What value is appealed to by those who oppose cloning on the grounds that it violates a child’s right to an open future?

a. Well-being c. Autonomy
b. Fairness d. Humanity


ANS: C
Those who oppose cloning on the grounds that it violates a child's right to an open future appeal to the value of the prospective child's autonomy.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Marxism and Buddhism call into question much of what contemporary Western societies believe about the meaning of life. That is, they challenge _____

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