The Moral Case for Abortion
This thought-provoking book sets out the ethical arguments for a woman's right to choose. Drawing on the traditions of sociological thinking and moral philosophy, it maintains that there is a strong moral case for recognizing autonomy in personal decision-making about reproductive intentions. More than this, it argues that to prevent a woman from making her own choice to continue or end her pregnancy is to undermine the essence of her humanity. The author, a provider of abortion services in the UK, asserts that true respect for human life and true regard for individual conscience demand that we respect a woman's right to decide, and that support for a woman's right to a termination has moral foundations and ethical integrity. This fresh perspective on abortion will interest both pro- and anti-choice individuals and organizations, along with academics in the fields of gender studies, philosophy, ethics and religion.
| Autor: | Furedi, Ann |
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| EAN: | 9781349953110 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
| Seitenzahl: | 165 |
| Produktart: | kartoniert, broschiert |
| Verlag: | Palgrave Macmillan Palgrave Macmillan UK Springer Palgrave Macmillan |
| Schlagworte: | Sexualität Contraception Birth-control Family planning Pro-life Pro-choice Ethics End of life Fetus Conception Fertilization Gynaecology Obstetrics Catholicism Enlightenment Sex Intimacy Women's health Women's rights Feminism |
| Größe: | 213 × 148 × 11 |
| Gewicht: | 242 g |
