A Defense Of Abortion by Judith Jarvis Thomson
This philosophical essay presents a series of thought experiments to challenge the traditional anti-abortion stance, arguing that even if a fetus is granted the status of a person, it does not necessarily entail an absolute right to life that overrides a woman's right to control her own body. Through analogies such as the famous "Violinist" scenario, the author explores the complexities of bodily autonomy, consent, and moral obligations, ultimately suggesting that abortion can be morally permissible under certain circumstances, even if the fetus is considered a person.
- Published
- 1971
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 10-20
- Original Language
- English
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