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Original Articles

The Ethical Matrix—A Tool for Ethical Assessments of Biotechnology

Pages 167-172 | Published online: 10 Feb 2014
 

Abstract

An ethical matrix is a method—or tool—for carrying out an ethical assessment of technology and policy options. This paper describes the ethical matrix method and applies it to the example of GM rape seed. It is argued that added public legitimacy is achieved when the matrix method is used in a participatory process.

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