Embryonic stem cell research : re-explored considering scientific philosophical and theological understanding of human life /
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| Author / Creator: | John, Shaji, P., 1970- author. |
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| Edition: | 1st ed. |
| Imprint: | New Delhi : Christian World Imprints, 2017. |
| Description: | xix, 221 pages ; 25 cm |
| Language: | English |
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| Format: | E-Resource Print Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11743576 |
Table of 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.
