Abstract of "Confronting Deep Moral Disagreement: The President’s Council on Bioethics, Moral Status, and Human Embryos" by Nelson, Lawrence J. and Michael J. Meyer

This article provides an account of how to address profound moral disagreements in the public arena, in particular surrounding the issue of the moral status of embryos. It discusses the importance of constructing a middle ground that pays respect to the views of those on each side of the deep disagreement.