The technical is not just the machinery. The technical is a disposition to life. Leon Kass dispositionlifemachinery Change image and share on social
The technological way of thinking has infected even ethics, which is supposed to be thinking about the good. Leon Kass ethicgoodinfect Change image and share on social
There is a lot of hype and fear about this much-talked-about prospect of designer babies. Leon Kass babydesignerfear Change image and share on social
Many people recognize that technology often comes with unintended and undesirable side effects. Leon Kass effectpeoplerecognize Change image and share on social
Many other countries have already banned human cloning, and there are efforts at the UN to make such a ban universal. Leon Kass bancloncountry Change image and share on social
The benefits of biomedical progress are obvious, clear, and powerful. The hazards are much less well appreciated. Leon Kass appreciatebenefitbiomedical Change image and share on social
Cloning represents a very clear, powerful, and immediate example in which we are in danger of turning procreation into manufacture. Leon Kass clearclondanger Change image and share on social
One could look over the past century and ask oneself, has the increased longevity been good, bad or indifferent? Leon Kass badcenturygood Change image and share on social
Is it possible to covet a much longer life for one's self and be as devoted to the well-being of the next generation? It's a long argument. Leon Kass argumentcovetdevote Change image and share on social
We are somehow natured, not just to reproduce, but for sociality and even for culture. Leon Kass culturenaturedreproduce Change image and share on social
