S. Hostiuc, C. Iancu, I. Rentea, E. Drima, M. Aluas, T.L. Hangan, D. Badiu, D. Navolan, S. Vladareanu, V. Nastasel
Abstract: Surrogacy, nowadays considered a form of assisted reproductive technology (ART), has historical roots that can be traced
to ancient times. Although surrogacy is still the exception rather than the rule when it comes to ARTs, its rising popularity
has attracted the curiosity and concerns of the media and society, who were unfamiliar with it beforehand. The advent
of the first baby born after in vitro fertilization conception in 1978 offered many opportunities for infertile couples
wanting a child of their own, one of which was the possibility of resorting to a gestational or traditional surrogate mother,
instead of relying solely on adoption. The purpose of this article is to analyze the morality of surrogate motherhood
through three apparently contrasting ethical theories: kantian deontology, utilitarianism, the rawlsian theory of justice.
We will try to apply these concepts to three famous surrogacy cases and analyze their strong and weak points.
DOI:10.18643/gieu.2016.99