In the controversy about the introduction of new biotechnological and medical technologies, their judicial regulation and political control, not only so-called moral values are discussed but ultimately also religious credos. By the example of natality it will be shown what theology can contribute to the clarification of basic categories of anthropology, which are crucial for medical ethics. The term "natality" ("Geburtlichkeit") derives from the philosopher Hannah Arendt. In terms of the human finiteness, the attention is usually turned to the mortality of the human being. Yet what does it mean for tu human existence that we am horn? What role does this factor play with regard to concrete problems in medical ethics, and which perspectives can theology contribute in terms of their solution?
Enthalten in:
Zeitschrift für Evangelische Ethik; 2008/1 Kommentare, Studien, Berichte, Dokumentationen, Diskussionen, Rezensionen, Bibliographie
(2008)
Serie / Reihe: Zeitschrift für Evangelische Ethik
Personen: Körtner, Ulrich H. J. Körtner, Ulrich H.J.
Körtner, Ulrich H. J.:
Geburtlichkeit : theologische Gesichtspunkte einer anthropologischen Grundstimmung im Kontext medizinethischer Fragestellungen / Ulrich H. J. Körtner, 2008. - S.9-22 - (Zeitschrift für Evangelische Ethik)
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