Philosophy and ethics of de-extinction

• Published in: Cambridge Prisms: Extinction Vol. 1; p. e7
• Main Author: Odenbaugh, Jay
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Cambridge University Press 2023
• Subjects: Ancient DNA; Biodiversity conservation; Conservation; Deextinction; Ethics and policy; Overview Review; Species Extinction; Ancient DNA; Biodiversity conservation; Ethics and policy; Conservation; Deextinction

In this essay, we explore the philosophical and ethical issues concerning de-extinction. First, we will characterize what de-extinction is. This requires clarification of the process of extinction. Second, we consider whether de-extinction is even possible. There are a variety of arguments involving...