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Beyond Therapy: Biotechnology and the Pursuit of Happiness

The President's Council on Bioethics
Washington, D.C., October 2003

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Detailed Table of Contents

1   Biotechnology and the Pursuit of Happiness   

I. The Golden Age: Enthusiasm and Concern 
II. The Case for Public Attention  
III. Defining the Topic    
IV. Ends and Means   
V. The Limitations of the “Therapy vs. Enhancement” Distinction  
VI. Beyond Natural Limits: Dreams of Perfection and Happiness    
VII. Structure of the Inquiry: The Primacy of Human Aspirations 
VIII. Method and Spirit  
  Footnotes
  Endnotes

2   Better Children                                                  

I. Improving Native Powers: Genetic Knowledge and Technology 
II. Choosing Sex of Children  
III. Improving Children’s Behavior: Psychotropic Drugs 
  Appendix
  Footnotes
  Endnotes

3   Superior Performance                                   

I. The Meaning of “Superior Performance”
II. Sport and the Superior Athlete   
III. Muscle Enhancement through Biotechnology 
IV. Ethical Analysis  
  Footnotes
  Endnotes

4   Ageless Bodies                                                               

I. The Meaning of “Ageless Bodies”   
II. Basic Terms and Concepts    
III. Scientific Background    
IV. Ethical Issues
V. Conclusion
  Footnotes
  Endnotes


5   Happy Souls                                                                   

I. What Are “Happy Souls”? 
II. Basic Terms and Concepts    
III. Mood and Happiness 
IV. Conclusion
  Footnotes
  Endnotes


6   “Beyond Therapy”: General Reflections              

I. The Big Picture
II. Familiar Sources of Concern 
III. Essential Sources of Concern
IV. Biotechnology and the American Society
  Footnotes
  Endnotes

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