A More Democratic Bioethics Debate for Our Polarized Times

In his talk –”A More Democratic Bioethics Debate for Our Polarized Times” – John H. Evans, professor of sociology at UC San Diego, will analyze the history of the bioethical debate in America and discuss how it has become the terrain of elite intellectuals rather than embracing the varied views of the public. In general, the discussion of bioethics in academic and medical settings informs policymakers and others about ethical decision-making in medicine and science, such as whether society should sanction reproductive cloning, radically extend life expectancy, or how to handle the acquisition of organs for transplant.

Evans’ 7 p.m presentation will be followed by a response from Roberto Dell’Oro, director of the LMU Bioethics Institute and professor of Theological Studies. The lecture is free and open to the public. The discussion includes a question-and-answer session, and a reception follows.

When: Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 7-8:30pm

Where: Loyola Marymount University

1 LMU Drive, Los Angeles 90045

The event will be held in the Roski Dining Room at University Hall.

For more info or to RSVP visit http://bellarmine.lmu.edu/bioethics/lecture/