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In this textbook the complex questions surrounding the morality of abortion are examined. Beginning by discussing the moral status of the foetus, she outlines and criticizes the main philosophical liberal positions on abortion, discussing also their bearing on the related issues of infancticide, foetal research, surrogacy, murder and our treatment of animals. The author offers an approach on these issues based on the recently revived theory of neo-Aristotelianism which emphasizes the virtues and vices. A central element of the book is its emphasis on the special nature of abortion: its unique relation to the facts of women's pregnancies and hence to our attitudes to childbearing, motherhood, maturity and sexual relations.
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In this text book Rosalind Hursthouse examines the complex questions surrounding the morality of abortion. Beginning by discussing the moral status of the foetus, she outlines and criticizes the main philosophical liberal positions on abortion, discussing alsl their bearing on the related issues of ifanticide, foetal research, surrogacy, murder and our treatment of animals. In place of the currently prevailing positions, the author offers a novel approach to these issues based on the recently revived theory of neo-Aristotelianism which emphasizes moral virtues and vices.
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A central element of Beginning Lives is its emphasis on the special nature of abortion: its unique relation to the facts of women's pregnancies and hence to our attitudes to childbearing, motherhood, maturity and sexual relations.
Rosalind Hursthouse is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Auckland.
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- PublisherNot Avail
- Publication date1987
- ISBN 10 0631153276
- ISBN 13 9780631153276
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages368
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