Journal
CAMBRIDGE QUARTERLY OF HEALTHCARE ETHICS
Volume 26, Issue 2, Pages 313-325Publisher
CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS
DOI: 10.1017/S096318011600089X
Keywords
pediatric cognitive enhancement; cognitive capacities; welfare of the child; right to an open future; best interests of the child
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Discussions about the ethical permissibility of pediatric cognitive enhancement frequently revolve around arguments about welfare, and often include an appeal to the child's right to an open future. Both proponents and opponents of cognitive enhancement claim that their respective positions best serve the interests of the child by promoting an open future. This article argues that this right to an open future argument only captures some of the risks to the welfare of children, therefore requiring a broader ethical approach. Further, it suggests that a thorough moral assessment of the ends pursued is needed before concluding on the moral permissibility of cognitive enhancement in children, which ultimately hinges on the effect on the overall welfare of the child, beyond an open future.
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