Bioethics Between the Ambition of Science and the Paradox of Ethical Values

Abstract

This article addresses the enormous scientific development in the modern era, especially in the field of biology, and the impact of this development on ethical and human values. The article begins by presenting an overview of the major scientific revolutions that the modern era has witnessed, namely the information revolution, the revolution of matter, and the biological revolution. It focuses particularly on the biological revolution that led to astonishing discoveries in understanding living beings, especially humans, such as the discovery of the genetic code (DNA) and the ability to intervene in the genetic structure.
The article concludes that contemporary scientific and biological development has achieved many positive accomplishments for human well-being, but at the same time it represents a danger to human dignity and the sanctity of human life if it is not dealt with with ethical responsibility. Therefore, philosophy and human values must remain present and active in guiding scientific and biological research.