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Michael Sandel on Genetic Enhancement in Sport

Should athletes be allowed to use genetic enhancement to improve their performance? Michael Sandel, author of The Case Against Perfection, thinks not. Find out why by listening to this bonus episode of Philosophy Bites produced in association with the Open University and originally published on Ethics Bites. A transcript of this interview is available from www.open2.net/ethicsbites/

Listen to Michael Sandel on Genetic Enhancement in Sport

Michael Sandel on Genetic Enhancement in Sport on Ethics Bites

It is now possible to use genetic medicine to enhance athletes' performance. But should we permit this? Michael Sandel, author of The Case Against Perfection, thinks not. He explains why in this week's episode of Ethics Bites, the 14-part Open University funded offspring of Philosophy Bites.

Listen to Michael Sandel interviewed about Genetic Enhancement and Sport for Ethics Bites (transcript also available).

Michael Sandel's summary of the main themes of his book The Case Against Perfection.

Watch a video of Michael Sandel lecturing on Justice