Perspectives on Abortion: Pro-Choice, Pro-Life, and What Lies in between
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چکیده
The debate over abortion rights is a recent one when compared to contraception practices and abortion itself. Ancient and medieval civilizations are known for utilizing and elaborating on preconception and post conception methods. Although the theme is rather archaic, pro-choice and pro-life partisans offer opinions that are not often based on research, but rather based on emotions. This article highlights (a) the historical perspectives on abortion; (b) pro-life perspectives; (c) moral relativism; (d) the unborn as moral subject; (e) philosophical considerations; (f) the church’s views on abortion; (g) pro-choice perspectives; (h) abortion and its relationship with crime; (i) nonsensical pregnancy; (j) the politics of abortion; and (k) the moderate perspectives on abortion.
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