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The Future of Human NatureRecent developments in biotechnology and genetic research are raising complex ethical questions concerning the legitimate scope and limits of genetic intervention. As we begin to contemplate the possibility of intervening in the human genome to prevent diseases, we cannot help but feel that the human species might soon be able to take its biological evolution in its own hands. 'Playing God' is the metaphor commonly used for this self transformation of
Recent developments in biotechnology and genetic research are raising complex ethical questions concerning the legitimate scope and limits of genetic intervention. As we begin to contemplate the possibility of intervening in the human genome to prevent diseases, we cannot help but feel that the human species might soon be able to take its biological evolution in its own hands. 'Playing God' is the metaphor commonly used for this self-transformation of the species, which, it seems, might soon be within our grasp.In this important new book, Jurgen Habermas - the most influential philosopher and social thinker in Germany today - takes up the question of genetic engineering and its ethical implications and subjects it to careful philosophical scrutiny. His analysis is guided by the view that genetic manipulation is bound up with the identity and self-understanding of the species. We cannot rule out the possibility that knowledge of one's own hereditary factors may prove to be restrictive for the choice of an individual's way of life and may undermine the symmetrical relations between free and equal human beings.
In the concluding chapter - which was delivered as a lecture on receiving the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for 2001 - Habermas broadens the discussion to examine the tension between science and religion in the modern world, a tension which exploded, with such tragic violence, on September 11th.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Polity Press
Published: 04/18/2003
ISBN: 9780745629872
Pages: 136
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 8.54h x 6.40w x 0.41d
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★★★★★ 5
Amazing book!
Format: Board book
Love that this book uses language that children understand and show pictures of children using items young children may see in real life like teethers.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Good education
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Great story time book to read to your little one to help them understand why biting is bad.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Excellent book
Format: Kindle
Beautiful illustrations for kids and excellent tips for toddlers that are having problems bitting other people and how to stop that behaviour.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Doesn't bite
Format: Board book
Got this book to try to teach our two year olds that biting isn't the solution to their problems. They enjoyed it and hopefully some of the suggestions stuck.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Biting tool for toddlers
Format: Board book
My daughter has been struggling with times of biting. We read his book to her after each incident and she seems to enjoy it. I also work with young kids so using this in the special education setting has been helpful as well! Definitely recommend the book. It has helpful info on the back for caregivers as well.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2025
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