DNA Quote: Philosopher Olivier Abel
by Dr. Hsien-Hsien Lei
Posted November 16, 2007 in DNA Quotes and Excerpts
Genetics do not tell us everything about an individual. No matter what means are applied, we will never have a complete and definitive idea of who we are. There will always be an element of mystery. Seeking to evacuate this incertitude is running the risk of sliding towards eugenics.
~Olivier Abel, professor of ethical philosophy at the Faculty of Protestant Theology in Paris, in an interview with Laurent Grzybowki
Tags: olivier abel, ethical philosophy, genetics, genes, dna, ethics, eugenics
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Evacuating incertitudes? What kind of talk is that?
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Cut the guy some slack. He’s French!