Abortion: Three Perspectives (Point Counterpoint)

Tooley, Michael Michael Tooley, Celia Wolf-Devine, Philip E Devine,

ISBN 10: 0195308956 / ISBN 13: 9780195308952

Published by Oxford University Press, 2009

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Abortion: Three Perspectives (Point Counterpoint)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0195308956
• ISBN 13: 9780195308952
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Moving beyond traditional "liberal versus conservative" arguments for and against abortion, Abortion: Three Perspectives is an up-to-date, accessible, and engaging exploration of this highly contentious issue. Featuring a triangular debate between four prominent moral and political philosophers, it presents three different political perspectives: Michael Tooley argues the "liberal" pro-choice approach; Philip E. Devine and Celia Wolf-Devine argue the "communitarian" pro-life approach; and Alison M. Jaggar argues the "gender justice" approach. However, each of the authors' self-identifications is also challenged by one or more of the other authors, who offer alternative interpretations of liberalism, communitarianism, and feminism, as well as of what it means to be pro-choice and pro-life.

About the Author

Michael Tooley is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Celia Wolf-Devine is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Stonehill College. Philllip E. Devine is Professor of Philosophy at Providence College. Alison Jaggar is Professor of Philosophy and Women's Studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder.