Savulescu ("Procreative Beneficence: Why We Should Select the Best Children" pp. 315-321)

• Savulescu describes two principles, the Principle of Procreative Beneficence and the Principle of Procreative Autonomy. Explain their meaning. Which principle, if either, does Savulescu think is more important? Explain.

• Savulescu uses the examples of the lottery and Mozart. Explain the examples. What was Salvulescu's purpose in introducing them?

• Does Savulescu think he is advocating a form of eugenics? Explain his view. As part of your explanation define eugenics.

• Both Savulescu (p. 299-300 ) and Davis (p. 285 ) mention a case where a dwarf couple are interested in deliberately creating a child who is also a dwarf and they approach a genetic counselor for advice. Would Savulescu and Davis agree on the kind of advice the counselor should give to the couple? Explain why or why not?

• What is your opinion of Savulescu's position? Explain