Reproducing Persons
Author | : Laura M. Purdy |
Publisher | : Cornell University Press |
Total Pages | : 270 |
Release | : 2018-09-05 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781501729553 |
ISBN-13 | : 1501729551 |
Rating | : 4/5 (53 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: The essays next look at abortion from a variety of angles. One contends that killing fetuses is not murder; others emphasize the moral importance of access to abortion. Purdy considers the conflicting interests of women and men regarding abortion, and argues against requiring a husband's consent. The book concludes with a consideration of new reproductive technologies and arrangements, including the controversial issue of surrogacy, or contract pregnancy. Throughout, Purdy combines traditional utilitarianism with some of the most powerful insights of contemporary feminist ethics. Her provocative essays create guidelines for approaching new topics and inspire fresh thinking about old ones.