Revista Digital Universitaria ISSN: 1607 - 6079 | Publicación mensual | 1 de febrero de 2016 vol.17, No.2
ABSTRACT
The aim of this paper is to discuss the importance of bioethics teaching to both science students and teachers. Science has brought countless advances and benefits to human well-being, however, its historical development has occurred in parallel with abuse, slavery and disproportionate practices from human beings towards their own species, animals, plants, ecosystems and the entire planet. We discuss on alternatives in education considered more judicious, sustainable, benefic and damage free towards “the others” in order to minimize anthropogenic damage. Questions regarding the myths of science and scientists are raised along from the convenience of changing old to new paradigms. Scientific community with bioethical training no longer has the option to remain uninformed about the implications, risks and consequences of their scientific work. Finally, regarding the scientific guild, it is suggested to apply 3Rs principles (Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement) from a different point of view.
Keywords: teaching, bioethics, science, ethics, education, scientific knowledge.
The Teaching of Bioethics in Science
María de los Ángeles Cancino RodeznoKeywords: teaching, bioethics, science, ethics, education, scientific knowledge.