¿Qué es la bioética?

Abstract

Bioethics is the result of the coincidence of several facts appearing as a consequence of technological development and the advances of science economics and politics; propelled by deterioration of nature, the environment and the quality of life of people living in urban centers, and also as support of human rights and person dignity. The term bioethics was coined by the German theologian Fritz Jahr in 1927 in his article "Bioethics". This interdiscipline was promoted by Albert R Jonsen, precursor of the Bioethics Committees and also by André Hellegers from the Joseph and Rose Kennedy Institute for the Study of Human Reproduction and Bioethics at Georgetown University (Washington) and to Daniel Callahan from the Hasting Center (New York). Bioethics is an inter- and transdiscipline of human knowledge based on reflection and the integration of human beings around life promotion, pluralism and knowledge. Its aim is to mediate in ethical conflicts on the base of discussion and decision making.