Nell’interesse di chi? Il costo morale della GPA

Abstract

The main argument in favor of surrogacy, in all its forms, is that the desire and interest of intended parents deserve to be fulfilled, as long as doing so does not physically or psychologically harm other people or violate their fundamental rights. In this article, I will critically discuss this argument, highlighting some issues within parental relationships mainly based on fulfilling desires and interests, and especially showing how the clause "provided that no harm or violation occurs to other people" cannot be fully upheld. In short, accepting the legitimacy of surrogacy comes with a very high moral cost, one we should be fully aware of in deciding whether we are willing to pay it, both as individuals and as a society.