Genetic Engineering and the Quest for a Perfect Society

Abstract

Virtually, every field of human endeavor is encapsulated in the trend of scientific progress. The indices of the present progress in science are such that we can begin to talk of science as being at its crescendo. However, with these advancements and conquests, questions arises as to if humanity is really happy? Nowadays, this idea of continuous progress is seriously challenged. There has been a basic tension between the awareness of the ‘limit of growth’ and the idea of ‘continuous progress’. It is within this context that this piece attempts to make unique enquiries. It first understands what genetic engineering is all about. Having understood its content and objective, it raises questions about its moral sense, however, with particular reference to human cloning.

Keywords: Genetic Engineering, science, human cloning, perfect society.