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Eugenics and the four Principles of Bioethics
In chapter two of "From Chance to Choice: Genetics and Justice" the authors describe a brief history of eugenics atrocities, discuss the doctrine of eugenics, and question societal values regarding eugenics. The authors provide an intuitive analysis of the morality of the science of Eugenics and propose the notion that, within strict ethical guidelines, the science of eugenics could provide valuable benefits to society (Buchanan, Brock, Daniels, & Wilker, 2002, p. 60). The purpose of this paper is to compare and contrast the authors' views regarding Eugenics with the four principles of Bioethics to capture the prevalent and varied views of society.
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Eugenics is defined by Francis Galton (cousin of Charles Darwin) as the "science of improving stock – not only by judicious mating, but whatever tends to give the more suitable races or strains of blood a better chance of prevailing over the less suitable than they otherwise......

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