This article deals with cognitive enhancement and its compatibility with the Italian constitutional system. To this end, in particular, self-determination and the right to health is examined, and viewed in light of the most recent interpretations. Finally, it concludes that the right to enhancement could find its justification in this constitutional framework; nevertheless, these constitutional guarantees, as well as the principle of equality, would limit its application, in order not to cause damage to the individual and society.
L’articolo affronta il tema del potenziamento cognitivo e della sua compatibilità con l’ordinamento costituzionale italiano. L’A. individua nell'autodeterminazione e nella tutela della salute, intese come nel più recente sviluppo interpretativo, l’alveo costituzionale nel quale il potenziamento potrebbe trovare accoglienza. Negli stessi presidi costituzionali, nonché nel principio di eguaglianza, s’individua, però, anche la fonte di limitazioni all'esercizio di siffatto diritto.
Self-Determination, Health and Hequality: The Constitutional Protections for Cognitive Enhancement
Rosanna Fattibene
2020-01-01
Abstract
This article deals with cognitive enhancement and its compatibility with the Italian constitutional system. To this end, in particular, self-determination and the right to health is examined, and viewed in light of the most recent interpretations. Finally, it concludes that the right to enhancement could find its justification in this constitutional framework; nevertheless, these constitutional guarantees, as well as the principle of equality, would limit its application, in order not to cause damage to the individual and society.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.