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Understanding abortion : from mixed feelings to rational thought /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Schwarz, Stephen D.
Other Authors: Latimer, Kiki
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Md. : Lexington Books, [2012]
Subjects:
Abortion > Moral and ethical aspects.
Pro-life movement.
Women's rights.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Ch01. Introduction.
  • Part I. THE PRO-CHOICE MORAL POSITION
  • Ch02. The Feminist Quality of Life Argument
  • Ch03. The General Quality of Life Argument
  • Ch04. The Not-a-Person Argument
  • Ch05. The No-Duty-to-Sustain Argument
  • Part II. THE PRO-LIFE MORAL POSITION
  • Ch06. The Reality of the Child in the Womb
  • Ch07. Abortion Means Killing This Child
  • Ch08. Abortion Causes Pain to the Child
  • Ch09. The Dignity of the Human Person
  • Part III. FURTHER MORAL CONSIDERATIONS
  • Ch10. Some Pro-Choice Replies to Pro-Life Claims
  • Ch11. When Does a Person Begin to Exist?
  • Ch12. Other Approaches
  • Ch13. What Should We Do If We Are in Doubt?
  • Part IV. THE LEGAL QUESTION
  • Ch14. The Legal Status: Pro-Choice and Pro-Life
  • Ch15. The Role of Government
  • Ch16. Other Significant Legal Aspects
  • Ch17. The Hard Cases: Rape, Life of the Woman, Severe Deformities
  • Part V. CONCLUDING TOPICS
  • Ch18. Safety Issues
  • Ch19. Going Beyond Abortion: The Unity Way
  • Ch20. Ultimate Issues.