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Embryonic stem cell research : re-explored considering scientific philosophical and theological understanding of human life / Shaji P. John.

By: Material type: TextTextPublisher: New Delhi : Christian World Imprints, 2017Edition: 1st edDescription: xix, 221 pages ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9789351482109
  • 9331482108
  • 9789331482105
  • 9351482103
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 616.02774 23
LOC classification:
  • QH588.S83 J646 2017 15772
Contents:
1. Embryonic stem cell research : an overview. Introduction -- Biotechnology -- Embryonic stem cell research -- Conclusion -- 2. Ethical issues in embryonic stem cell research. Introduction -- Ethical issues related with the beginning of human life -- Embryonic stem cell research and human dignity -- Embryonic stem cell research and quality of life -- Issues related with the purpose of the creation of the embryo -- Conclusion -- 3. Human life : an orthodox perspective. Introduction -- Development of orthodox theology -- Orthodox understanding of human life -- Procreation and beginning of human life -- Human being as the image and likeness of God -- Theosis : the ultimate aim of life -- Life as a perpetual growth : an orthodox understanding of death -- Conclusion -- 4. Embryonic stem cell research : an orthodox understanding. Introduction -- Orthodox Church and health care -- Orthodox understanding of bioethics -- Orthodox view on embryonic stem cell research -- Conclusion.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-221).

1. Embryonic stem cell research : an overview. Introduction -- Biotechnology -- Embryonic stem cell research -- Conclusion -- 2. Ethical issues in embryonic stem cell research. Introduction -- Ethical issues related with the beginning of human life -- Embryonic stem cell research and human dignity -- Embryonic stem cell research and quality of life -- Issues related with the purpose of the creation of the embryo -- Conclusion -- 3. Human life : an orthodox perspective. Introduction -- Development of orthodox theology -- Orthodox understanding of human life -- Procreation and beginning of human life -- Human being as the image and likeness of God -- Theosis : the ultimate aim of life -- Life as a perpetual growth : an orthodox understanding of death -- Conclusion -- 4. Embryonic stem cell research : an orthodox understanding. Introduction -- Orthodox Church and health care -- Orthodox understanding of bioethics -- Orthodox view on embryonic stem cell research -- Conclusion.

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