Epigenetics and Responsibility
Author | : Emma Moormann |
Publisher | : Policy Press |
Total Pages | : 153 |
Release | : 2024-01-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781529225440 |
ISBN-13 | : 1529225442 |
Rating | : 4/5 (442 Downloads) |
Download or read book Epigenetics and Responsibility written by Emma Moormann and published by Policy Press. This book was released on 2024-01-25 with total page 153 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: EPUB and EPDF available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. 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.