7 Christian thinking and acting in nanotechnologies: Reflection based on the principles and values of the Social Teaching of the Church based on apps concerning old people
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Albert Ed. Evrard
Abstract
This chapter explores an ethical conduct of stakeholders within the nanoscene that is in line with the Social Teaching of the Catholic Church. It, comparatively, opens an avenue to a nanotechnology’s ethics based on principles and concepts circulating in other areas of the Social Teaching of the Church like Artificial Intelligence, xenotransplantation and transplantation and the teaching about technology and labor. Besides, looking at the needs of the elderly people and applications containing nanomaterial helps to focus on vulnerable people’s issues and reflect on how to behave. In addition, the Spiritual Exercices out of the Jesuits tradition may contribute to make ethical decisions and take action based on the reflection guided by the context of the aged.
Abstract
This chapter explores an ethical conduct of stakeholders within the nanoscene that is in line with the Social Teaching of the Catholic Church. It, comparatively, opens an avenue to a nanotechnology’s ethics based on principles and concepts circulating in other areas of the Social Teaching of the Church like Artificial Intelligence, xenotransplantation and transplantation and the teaching about technology and labor. Besides, looking at the needs of the elderly people and applications containing nanomaterial helps to focus on vulnerable people’s issues and reflect on how to behave. In addition, the Spiritual Exercices out of the Jesuits tradition may contribute to make ethical decisions and take action based on the reflection guided by the context of the aged.
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface: Converging technologies from the nanoscale require enhanced ethics VII
- Forewords XI
- Acknowledgments XVII
- Contents XIX
- Introduction: Overall vision of ethics in nanotechnology developments XXIII
- Embedding ethics in nanomedicine: Europe acted promptly XXIX
- List of contributing authors XXXIX
- About the editors XLIII
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Part I: International reflection
- 1 Toward a revitalized vision of ethics and safety for the revolutionary nanotechnologies 1
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Part II: Nanotechnology expansions raising ethical concerns
- 2 Nanotechnology in agrifood sector: Ethical, regulatory, and governance landscape in EU 25
- 3 Defining nanoscience and nano-ethics: why does the future need nanoproducts? 59
- 4 Streaching the notion of moral responsibility in nanoelectronics by appying AI 75
- 5 Risk screening tools for engineered nanomaterials 89
- 6 Nano-ethics: A view from a developing country 109
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Part III: Nanotechnology philosophy: Dilemmas and ethical issues
- 7 Christian thinking and acting in nanotechnologies: Reflection based on the principles and values of the Social Teaching of the Church based on apps concerning old people 121
- 8 Ethical imperatives towards the development prospects of the triad of Dentistry 4.0, dental engineering, and nanoengineering 157
- 9 Debate: Nanoparticles – a blessing or a curse? 249
- 10 The broad spectrum of ethics in nanoscience and nanotechnology: A reflection from scientific research to the media 269
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Part IV: Ethical recommendations for promising technology
- 11 From big statements to anecdotal and incremental regulation: Nanotechnology and the law in the EU 281
- 12 Emerging nanoregulations: zapping the mythical absence of nanotechnology law 297
- 13 Contemporary global bioethical challenges of innovation in nanoscience and nanotechnologies. Contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals 311
- 14 Nanotechnology and ethics in dialogue 325
- 15 Revitalizing nano-ethics: Nanotechnology at the center of nano-ethics 337
- 16 Reflections on nano-ethics the way forward toward equitable and safe nanotechnology for all 349
- Conclusion 355
- Index 359
Chapters in this book
- Frontmatter I
- Preface: Converging technologies from the nanoscale require enhanced ethics VII
- Forewords XI
- Acknowledgments XVII
- Contents XIX
- Introduction: Overall vision of ethics in nanotechnology developments XXIII
- Embedding ethics in nanomedicine: Europe acted promptly XXIX
- List of contributing authors XXXIX
- About the editors XLIII
-
Part I: International reflection
- 1 Toward a revitalized vision of ethics and safety for the revolutionary nanotechnologies 1
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Part II: Nanotechnology expansions raising ethical concerns
- 2 Nanotechnology in agrifood sector: Ethical, regulatory, and governance landscape in EU 25
- 3 Defining nanoscience and nano-ethics: why does the future need nanoproducts? 59
- 4 Streaching the notion of moral responsibility in nanoelectronics by appying AI 75
- 5 Risk screening tools for engineered nanomaterials 89
- 6 Nano-ethics: A view from a developing country 109
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Part III: Nanotechnology philosophy: Dilemmas and ethical issues
- 7 Christian thinking and acting in nanotechnologies: Reflection based on the principles and values of the Social Teaching of the Church based on apps concerning old people 121
- 8 Ethical imperatives towards the development prospects of the triad of Dentistry 4.0, dental engineering, and nanoengineering 157
- 9 Debate: Nanoparticles – a blessing or a curse? 249
- 10 The broad spectrum of ethics in nanoscience and nanotechnology: A reflection from scientific research to the media 269
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Part IV: Ethical recommendations for promising technology
- 11 From big statements to anecdotal and incremental regulation: Nanotechnology and the law in the EU 281
- 12 Emerging nanoregulations: zapping the mythical absence of nanotechnology law 297
- 13 Contemporary global bioethical challenges of innovation in nanoscience and nanotechnologies. Contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals 311
- 14 Nanotechnology and ethics in dialogue 325
- 15 Revitalizing nano-ethics: Nanotechnology at the center of nano-ethics 337
- 16 Reflections on nano-ethics the way forward toward equitable and safe nanotechnology for all 349
- Conclusion 355
- Index 359
