Eugenics

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Eugenics is a social philosophy which advocates the improvement of human hereditary traits through various forms of intervention. The purported goals have variously been to create healthier, more intelligent people, save society's resources, and lessen human suffering.
Wikipedia, February 27, 2007.

As one might imagine, there are many ethical dilemmas associated with this philosophy. This digital collection provides select materials for researchers to explore the history and legacy of eugenics.

Central Indiana Bioethics Portal website.

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Amy J. Hatfield, M.L.S.,
IU School of Medicine
ajhatfie@iupui.edu

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  • Applied eugenics  
    Historical views of the American eugenics movement in the early twentieth century. This is a multi-part document.
  • Essays in eugenics  
    Collection of essays written by Sir Francis Galton, the founder of eugenics. This is a multi-part document.
  • Eugenics  
    Full-text documents related to Eugenics issues.
  • Eugenics and other evils  
    Collection of essays written in opposition to eugenics. This is a multi-part document.
  • Genetics  
    Full text documents related to genetics.
  • The sterilization of the unfit  
    Writings of the historical eugenics movement promoting the involuntary sterilization of the mentally disabled. This is a multi-part document.
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