Beyond Therapy: Biotechnology and the Pursuit of Happiness
The President's Council on Bioethics
Washington, D.C., October 2003
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Letter of Transmittal
Members of the President's Council on Bioethics
Council Staff and Consultants
Preface
Chapter One: Biotechnology and the Pursuit of Happiness
Chapter Two: Better Children
Chapter Three: Superior Performance
Chapter Four: Ageless Bodies
Chapter Five: Happy Souls
Chapter Six: "Beyond Therapy": General Reflections
Bibliography
Detailed Table of Contents
1 Biotechnology and the Pursuit of Happiness
I.
The Golden Age: Enthusiasm and Concern
II.
The Case for Public Attention
III.
Defining the Topic
IV.
Ends and Means
V.
The Limitations of the “Therapy vs. Enhancement” Distinction
VI.
Beyond Natural Limits: Dreams of Perfection and Happiness
VII.
Structure of the Inquiry: The Primacy of Human Aspirations
VIII.
Method and Spirit
Footnotes
Endnotes
2 Better Children
I.
Improving Native Powers: Genetic Knowledge and Technology
II.
Choosing Sex of Children
III.
Improving Children’s Behavior: Psychotropic Drugs
Appendix
Footnotes
Endnotes
3 Superior Performance
I.
The Meaning of “Superior Performance”
II.
Sport and the Superior Athlete
III.
Muscle Enhancement through Biotechnology
IV.
Ethical Analysis
Footnotes
Endnotes
4 Ageless Bodies
I.
The Meaning of “Ageless Bodies”
II.
Basic Terms and Concepts
III.
Scientific Background
IV.
Ethical Issues
V.
Conclusion
Footnotes
Endnotes
5 Happy Souls
I.
What Are “Happy Souls”?
II.
Basic Terms and Concepts
III.
Mood and Happiness
IV.
Conclusion
Footnotes
Endnotes
6 “Beyond Therapy”: General Reflections
I.
The Big Picture
II.
Familiar Sources of Concern
III.
Essential Sources of Concern
IV.
Biotechnology and the American Society
Footnotes
Endnotes
Bibliography
