The reproductive freedom perspective
The reproductive freedom perspective

Author(s): Don Marquis
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Philosophy, Social Sciences
Published by: Institut za filozofiju i društvenu teoriju
Keywords: reproductive freedom; right to life; personhood; speciesism; future of value; abortion ethics; moral status of fetuses
Summary/Abstract: Most people who defend abortion rights appeal to the value of reproductive freedom. There is much to be said for this perspective. The Decision concerning whether to bring a child into the world is central to one's life plans. 'Unwanted children place a considerable burden On women. Unwanted children are less likely to be loved and raised well. Apparently, there are many good reasons to respect women's right to reproductive freedom.

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