Published Date: November 22, 2005 | Topics: Philosophy
The key question in the debate over stem cell research that involves the destruction of human embryos is: When does the life of a human being begin? To answer this question is to decide whether human embryos are, in fact, human beings and, as such, possessors of inherent human dignity. Where do we go to […]
Published Date: October 19, 2017 | Topics: Philosophy
October 19, 2017 By Robert P. George and Christopher O. Tollefsen Both human embryos and human five-year-olds are human beings equal in fundamental worth and dignity. But there are differences between the embryos and five-year-olds that are or can be morally relevant to the decision concerning whom to rescue. Errors and bad arguments abound on […]