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. 1992 Dec;18(4):206–209. doi: 10.1136/jme.18.4.206

Let's keep metaphysics out of medical ethics: a critique of Poplawski and Gillett.

F J Leavitt 1
PMCID: PMC1376146  PMID: 1460650

Abstract

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.

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