Appealing to reason rather than religious belief, this book is the most comprehensive case against the choice of abortion yet published. This third edition critically evaluates all the major grounds for denying basic rights to fetal human beings.
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Appealing to reason rather than religious belief, this book is the most comprehensive case against the choice of abortion yet published. This third edition critically evaluates all the major grounds for denying basic rights to fetal human beings.
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Very good. Ex-library. xviii, 280 pages; 23 cm. LCCN 2014023940 Type of material Book Personal name Kaczor, Christopher Robert, 1969-Main title The ethics of abortion: women's rights, human life, and the question of justice / Christopher Kaczor. Edition Second edition. Published/Produced New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2015. Description xviii, 280 pages; 23 cm. ISBN 9780415732925 (hardback) 9780415732932 (paperback) LC classification HQ767.15. K33 2015 Summary "Appealing to reason rather than religious belief, this book is the most comprehensive case against the choice of abortion yet published. This updated edition of The Ethics of Abortion critically evaluates all the major grounds for denying fetal personhood, including the views of those who defend not only abortion but also post-birth abortion. It also provides several (non-theological) justifications for the conclusion that all human beings, including those in utero, should be respected as persons. This book also critiques the view that abortion is not wrong even if the human fetus is a person. The Ethics of Abortion examines hard cases for those who are prolife, such as abortion in cases of rape or in order to save the mother's life, as well as hard cases for defenders of abortion, such as sex selection abortion and the rationale for being "personally opposed" but publically supportive of abortion. It concludes with a discussion of whether artificial wombs might end the abortion debate. Answering the arguments of defenders of abortion, this book provides reasoned justification for the view that all intentional abortions are ethically wrong and that doctors and nurses who object to abortion should not be forced to act against their consciences. Updates and Revisions to the Second Edition include: --A response to Alberto Giubilini's and Francesca Minerva's now famous 2012 article, "After-Birth Abortion" in the Journal of Medical Ethics--Responses to new defenses of Judith Jarvis Thomson's violinist argument--The addition of a new chapter on gradualist views of fetal moral worth, including Jeff McMahan's Time-Relative Interest Account--The addition of a new chapter on the conscience protection for health care workers who are opposed to abortion--Responses to many critiques of the first edition, including those made by Donald Marquis, David DeGrazia, and William E. May"--Provided by publisher. LC Subjects Abortion--Moral and ethical aspects. Abortion--Law and legislation. Women's rights. Other Subjects PHILOSOPHY / General. PHILOSOPHY / Ethics & Moral Philosophy. Notes Includes bibliographical references and index. Series Routledge annals of bioethics Dewey class no. 179.7/6 Other class no. PHI000000 PHI005000 Invalid ISBN 9781315848792 (ebook) Content type text Media type unmediated Carrier type volume
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Good condition paperback. Pages are clean and unmarked. Minor edgewear and rubbing. Spine is straight and uncreased. Tulsa's best used bookstore. Located on South Mingo Road since 1991. No-hassle return policy if not completely satisfied.
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Fair. This item is in overall acceptable condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have heavy wear including creases, bends, edge wear, curled corners or minor tears as well as stickers or sticker-residue. Pages are intact but may have minor curls, bends or moderate to considerable highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have heavy wear. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. A well-read copy overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. Book contains pencil markings With owner's name and inscription inside cover. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 450grams, ISBN: 9780415884693.