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The Fetal Position : a Rational Approach to the Abortion Debate by Chris Meyers is a philosophy book available to read on EtoBox.

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Is it wrong for a woman to have an abortion or for society to allow abortion? Conversely, does a woman have a moral right to terminate her pregnancy? Fundamental moral questions such as these are at the core of the abortion debate. In this unique approach to this contentious & emotionally charged issue, Meyers argues that philosophy provides an ideal neutral forum for considering the soundness of both sides of the debate. Unlike most books on abortion, this one takes neither a pro-life nor a pro-choice stance. Rather, using philosophical methodology, he scrutinizes commonly voiced arguments for & against abortion with the aim of assessing them from a position as unbiased as possible. He argues that since philosophy involves questioning basic assumptions & doesn't assume any one particular worldview, it's best equipped to provide objective clarity to the debate. The book considers all the hot-button issues, including: -What is life? Theories of the soul vs the naturalistic, biological concept of life-The implications of the fact that life begins at conception-Responsibility & how each side of the debate defines the term differently-The status of the fetus as a potential person-The a

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Author

Chris Meyers

Publisher

Prometheus Books (Amherst, NY)

Published

2010

Language

EN

ISBN

9781591027683

Category

philosophy

Subjects

Gender Studies, Fiction, Medical

Rating

3.4 / 5 (5 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14