Abortion: Three Perspectives - Couverture souple

Tooley, Michael; Wolf-Devine, Celia; Devine, Philip E; Jaggar, Alison M

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0195308956 ISBN 13 : 9780195308952

Editeur : Oxford University Press Inc, 2009

Synopsis

Moving beyond traditional "liberal versus conservative" arguments for and against abortion, Abortion: Three Perspectives is an up-to-date, accessible, and engaging exploration of this highly contentious issue. Featuring a triangular debate between four prominent moral and political philosophers, it presents three different political perspectives: Michael Tooley argues the "liberal" pro-choice approach; Philip E. Devine and Celia Wolf-Devine argue the "communitarian" pro-life approach; and Alison M. Jaggar argues the "gender justice" approach. However, each of the authors' self-identifications is also challenged by one or more of the other authors, who offer alternative interpretations of liberalism, communitarianism, and feminism. All of these viewpoints are controversial, among both philosophers and general readers. Furthermore, because the arguments do not rely on religious authority, they are directed at all readers, regardless of religious affiliation.
Abortion: Three Perspectives is divided into two parts: the authors first develop their ideas in depth and then briefly critique the other positions. Drawing examples from real life, they also integrate logic and empirical data into their arguments and consider views of abortion across other disciplines. As philosophers, the authors possess expert skills in critical analysis; their debates provide students and other readers with a model of dialogue among those who very strongly disagree. Abortion: Three Perspectives is ideal for courses in contemporary moral problems, introduction to ethics, bioethics, medical ethics, and feminist philosophy.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Michael Tooley: Professor of Philosophy, University of Colorado at Boulder


Celia Wolf-Devine: Associate Professor of Philosophy, Stonehill College


Phillip E. Devine: Professor of Philosophy, Providence College


Alison Jaggar: Professor of Philosophy and Women's Studies, University of Colorado at Boulder

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Oxford University Press Inc
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0195308956
• ISBN 13: 9780195308952
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 272
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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