Abstract

MOURA, Simone Moreira de  and  CROCHIK, José Leon. Eugenics within the context of current developments in genetic technology: deficiencies in focus. Acta Scientiarum. Education [online]. 2016, vol.38, n.2, pp.205-212. ISSN 2178-5201.  https://doi.org/10.4025/actascieduc.v38i2.24533.

The eugenic discourse is discussed within the context of current genetic technologies by guidelines proposed by Theodor W. Adorno on the concept of progress and development in a society prone to barbarisms, heartlessness and desensitization with regard to the use of genetic interventions on bodies with imperfections or shortcomings.

Keywords : Eugenics; Genetic Technologies; Deficiencies; Critical Theory.

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