Ethical and Philosophical Consideration of the Dual-Use Dilemma in the Biological Sciences

by Seumas Miller and Michael J. Selgelid

What Is the Dual-Use Dilemma? The so-called "dual-use dilemma" arises in the context of research in the biological and other sciences as a consequence of the fact that one and the same piece of sci- tific research sometimes has the potential to be used for harm as well as for good. A dual-use dilemma is an ethical dilemma, and an ethical dilemma for the researcher (and for those who have the power or authority to assist or impede the researcher's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402083114
• ISBN13: 9781402083112
• Release Date: July 2008
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 76 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.1" x 9.2"