Philosophical Basis of Global Bioethics: The Role of Theology

Abstract

Dr. Van Rensselaer Potter was always quick to point out that a viable ethics must be based upon a viable scientific knowledge base. The implications are clear, that a global ethics must be based upon a global philosophy. The present discussion provides the conceptual basis for a Global Philosophy, specifically a global theology with criteria of belief for a mature Global Bioethics.

Keywords:

• Theoretic Knowledge
• Theologic Knowledge
• Epistemologic Knowledge
• Deism
• Morals
• Ethics
• Philosophy