Responsible Nanobiotechnology

"Responsible Nanobiotechnology: Philosophy and Ethics makes an important contribution. This book provides an informed and in-depth analysis of the nature, implications, and future advances of nanotechnology in the biomedical sciences. More importantly, the author addresses these issues with philosophical clarity to disentangle the complex issues emerging on the horizon of nanobiotechnological development. I strongly recommend it."—Prof. Fabrice Jotterand - UT Southwestern Medical Center, USA"Sober and substantial, clear-headed and circumspect, Armin Grunwald provides more than a most welcome overview of nanoethics and responsible innovation in nanobiotechnology or synthetic biology. Not beholden to fanciful visions, he provides an introduction to a nanophilosophy that allows him to explore complex issues ranging from nanoparticle safety to the creation of artificial life."—Prof. Alfred Nordmann - Technische Universität Darmstadt, Germany

• Nanotechnology in Context. Ethics, Technology, and Risk. Ethics of Nano(Bio)Technology: The Program. Ethics of Nano(Bio)Technology: An Overview. Synthetic Nanoparticles. Toward Creating Artificial Life. Animal Enhancement. Human Enhancement. Explorative Nanophilosophy: More Than Applied Ethics. Conclusions and Perspectives.