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Philosophy of Sport
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2. Fairness Argument
3. Utilitarian Argument
4. Human Freedom Argument
5. Elitist Argument
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Harm Argument
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Utilitarian Argument
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Fairness Argument
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Asymmetrical Preferences
Argument: A world in which people are genetically "preprogrammed" to become a certain type of being robs people of
their freedom and autonomy.
Response (i): People already lack the freedom to determine their
destinies to the extent that they are subject to the genetic lottery.
At least with genetic engineering, individuals will have the ability
to decide their genetic destinies.
Response (ii): Like education, genetic engineering would give
children from the beginning knowledge about what they would
likely excel in, if they choose to participate in that activity.
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For many, the thought of altering one's genetic structure fills one
with fear
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Elitist Argument
Response (ii): It might turn out that those individuals who decide
not to have genetic enhancements are more revered by society
than those who do
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Even so, what would be so bad if sports were less popular and
people had a more balanced stance toward sports?
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Tamburrini's Conclusions
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