Abstract
The in vitro human embryo is a liminal being towards which the beneficiaries of assisted reproductive technology (ART) can ascribe different moral statuses. Moreover, this ontological manipulation can be combined with a temporal dimension. Namely, a set of narratives of hope can be identified, in terms of how patients project the future considering the accomplishment of the parental project. In turn, these narratives of hope will have repercussions at the ontological level, i.e., on the meaning-making processes around the human embryos created during ART treatments. A Portuguese research project provides empirical data (from semi-directive interviews) to map these plural conceptualizations of human embryos.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-4 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Medical Sciences Forum |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2023 |
Event | The 6th International Congress of CiiEM—Immediate and Future Challenges to Foster One Health - Almada, Portugal Duration: 5 Jul 2023 → 7 Jul 2023 |
Keywords
- Human embryo
- Moral status
- Meaning-making processes
- Ontological manipulation
- Narratives of hope