Utilitarianism Argument

Utilitarianism is the moral theory that defines the right action as the action that produces the greatest overall good for the whole. The purpose is to guide people’s actions in such a way as to produce a better world. This is a demanding moral position that will often put aside self-interest for the sake of the whole. By agreeing that the purpose of morality is to make the world a better place, and by assessing various courses of action scientifically to determine which will have the greatest positive effect, then we can provide scientific answers to the question of what is the best action. In bioethical debates, utilitarianism is the dominant theory and has a significant influence on decisions. According to utilitarianism, what matters the most is the promotion of well-being, not just the treatment or prevention of disease. In many cases, utilitarianism departs from traditional moral views on bioethical issues. Genetic testing, genetic selection

Abortion has been used as a means of birth control. It is highly controversial and not looked upon as being morally right, but it is a parent’s right to do so. In this light, parents should have the right to respectfully discard any early embryos that do not meet their genetic requirements. Utilitarians would say PGD is justified due to the fact the parents lives are happier and thus their well-being is increased. At this point in time, PGD is not used widely enough to cause a disparity between the upper and lower classes. In the future though, the population could bifurcate into modified superiors and unmodified inferiors, with the lower class continuing to pass on diseases and disorders. PGD, if not subsidized or strictly regulated, could lead the population into a world of inequality and discrimination. Just as privilege accrues to those of privilege, the same would hold true of wealthy children who were genetically