Abortion Rights
For and Against

Presents critical and forcefully argued debate between two moral philosophers, setting out strong cases on both sides of the argument.

Kate Greasley (Author), Christopher Kaczor (Author)

9781316621851, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 23 November 2017

266 pages
22.6 x 15.1 x 1.5 cm, 0.38 kg

'A lively, thoughtful, lucid, and sensitive debate on abortion. The great strength of this book is that the two authors, while profoundly disagreeing, discuss the issues respectfully and with a genuine attempt to take the opposing sides of the arguments seriously. As a result we have one of the most sophisticated, and yet accessible, books on the ethics of abortion available. Students and experienced researchers alike will find this an invaluable resource.' Jonathan Herring, University of Oxford

This book features opening arguments followed by two rounds of reply between two moral philosophers on opposing sides of the abortion debate. In the opening essays, Kate Greasley and Christopher Kaczor lay out what they take to be the best case for and against abortion rights. In the ensuing dialogue, they engage with each other's arguments and each responds to criticisms fielded by the other. Their conversational argument explores such fundamental questions as: what gives a person the right to life? Is abortion bad for women? What is the difference between abortion and infanticide? Underpinned by philosophical reasoning and methodology, this book provides opposing and clearly structured perspectives on a highly emotive and controversial issue. The result gives readers a window into how moral philosophers argue about the contentious issue of abortion rights, and an in-depth analysis of the compelling arguments on both sides.

1. In defense of abortion Rights Kate Greasley
2. Abortion as human rights violation Christopher Kaczor
3. A reply to Kaczor Kate Greasley
4. A reply to 'in defense of abortion rights' Christopher Kaczor
5. A short reply to the reply Kate Greasley
6. A short reply to Greasley Christopher Kaczor.

Subject Areas: Women's health [VFDW], Family & health [VF], Medical ethics & professional conduct [MBDC], Medical & healthcare law [LNTM], International human rights law [LBBR], Human rights [JPVH], Ethical issues: abortion & birth control [JFMA], Ethics & moral philosophy [HPQ]