We tend to hold people responsible for their choices, but not for what they can't control: their nature, genes or biological makeup.
This thought-provoking collection redefines the boundaries of moral responsibility. It shows how epigenetics reveals connections between our genetic make-up and our environment. The essays challenge established notions of human nature and the nature/nurture divide and suggest a shift in focus from individual to collective responsibility.
Uncovering the links between our genetic makeup, environment and experiences, this is an important contribution to ongoing debates on ethics, genetics and responsibility.
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Edited by:
Emma Moormann (University of Antwerp), Anna Smajdor (University of Oslo), Daniela Cutas (Lund University) Imprint: Bristol University Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: Abridged edition Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
ISBN:9781529225426 ISBN 10: 1529225426 Pages: 152 Publication Date:01 November 2023 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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General/trade
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Undergraduate
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
Emma Moormann is Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Antwerp. Anna Smajdor is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oslo. Daniela Cutas is Associate Professor of Medical Ethics at Lund University.