Problems of Evictionism
Problems of Evictionism

Summary/Abstract: In his text “Evictionism, Pro-Life and Pro-Choice” (this issue), Walter Block defends evictionism, which he presents as an alternative stance on abortion to the pro-life and pro-choice views. In this text, I point out the shortcomings of this stance. First, I try to show that evictionism is not in fact an intermediate position between pro-life and pro-choice positions. Next, I point out the problems that evictionism faces in relation to the techniques used today to perform abortions. I then discuss the counterintuitive consequences of evictionism, which stem from its underlying belief in the sanctity of property rights.

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