The Moral Case For Abortion

Synopsis

This Book Sets Out The Ethical Arguments For A Woman's Right To Choose. Drawing On The Traditions Of Sociological Thinking And Moral Philosophy, It Maintains That There Is A Strong Moral Case For Recognizing Autonomy In Personal Decision-making About Reproductive Intentions. More Than This, It Argues That To Prevent A Woman From Making Her Own Choice To Continue Or End Her Pregnancy Is To Undermine The Essence Of Her Humanity. The Author, A Provider Of Abortion Services In The Uk, Asserts That True Respect For Human Life And True Regard For Individual Conscience Demand That We Respect A Woman's Right To Decide, And That Support For A Woman's Right To A Termination Has Moral Foundations And Ethical Integrity. Introduction. Why Abortion Needs A Moral Defense -- Why Abortion Is A Fact Of Life -- The Case Against Abortion -- The Case Against The Case Against -- It Is Human? : Do We Care? -- Because Women Are People -- A Matter Of Choice -- Concluding Thoughts. Ann Furedi. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 153-160) And Index.