Write a 3500-4000 word essay on the following topic in MLA format:
Topic: Embryos – Address some of the many debates that revolve around the topic of embryonic stem cells for research (ESCR).
Some of the things to address :
Sandel’s view – How does Sandel justify the use of ESCR? Why does Sandel think that critics of ESCR are philosophically mistaken?
George’s view – Why does Robert George find Sandel’s arguments wrong? How does George rely on Aristotelian conceptions of nature to make his point?
Decide whether you agree with Sandel’s view or George’s view and explain why.
Transition into the topic of cloning, and explore the arguments that surround cloning to produce children and come up with a stance on the subject and explain why.
Tie in some more information from the readings as well.
Readings:
1. https://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/acorns-and-embryos
2. Embryo Ethics PDF attachment
3. https://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/of-embryos-and-empire
4. https://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/the-first-fourteen-days-of-human-life
5. https://www.thenewatlantis.com/publications/embryos-in-limbo
