RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Let's keep metaphysics out of medical ethics: a critique of Poplawski and Gillett.
JF Journal of Medical Ethics
JO J Med Ethics
FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and Institute of Medical Ethics
SP 206
OP 209
DO 10.1136/jme.18.4.206
VO 18
IS 4
A1 F J Leavitt
YR 1992
UL http://jme.bmj.com/content/18/4/206.abstract
AB I argue that the concept of 'longitudinal form', which Poplawski and Gillett have introduced into ethical discussions about embryos and gametes, involves too many metaphysical subtleties to be a useful aid to making moral decisions. I conclude by suggesting a criterion for relevance in medical ethics.