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    ABORTION

    ABORTION
    • Abortion is a complex and controversial
    issue, raising ethical concerns and sparking
    intense debates. This report examines the
    moral principles and arguments surrounding
    abortion, considering various perspectives
    and ethical theories.
    Ethical Theories and Principles
    1. Respect for Autonomy: A woman's right to control her body
    and reproductive choices.
    2. Right to Life: The fetus's right to life and potential
    personhood.
    3. Non-Maleficence: Avoiding harm to the woman, fetus, and
    society.
    4. Beneficence: Promoting the well-being of all parties involved.
    5. Justice: Ensuring fair distribution of resources and access to
    reproductive healthcare.
    Arguments For Abortion
    1. Women's Rights: Reproductive autonomy and self-
    determination.
    2. Health and Safety: Protecting women from unsafe abortions
    and health risks.
    3. Fetal Abnormalities: Terminating pregnancies with severe fetal
    defects.
    4. Rape and Incest: Allowing abortions in cases of sexual assault.
    5. Socio-Economic Factors: Addressing poverty, education, and
    family planning.
    Historical Thinkers and
    Views on Abortion
    According to:
    • Aristotle: Believed in the concept of ensoulment, which
    suggests that the moral status of a fetus changes over
    time.

    • Thomas Aquinas: Argued that the soul enters the fetus


    at a certain stage, influencing the Catholic Church's view
    on abortion.
    Contemporary Debates
    in Abortion Ethics
    • Pro-Life Arguments: Focus on the right to life of the
    fetus, often viewing it as a person with rights from
    conception.

    • Pro-Choice Arguments: Emphasize women's autonomy


    and the right to decide what happens to their own bodies.
    Contemporary Thinkers: Pro-Life Perspectives
    • Don Marquis: Known for his essay "Why Abortion is
    Immoral", argues that abortion is wrong because it
    deprives the fetus of a future like ours

    Contemporary Thinkers: Pro-Choice Perspectives


    • Mary Anne Warren: Defines criteria for personhood and
    argues that a fetus does not meet these criteria, thus
    not holding the same moral rights.
    • Abortion is a complex ethical issue with
    arguments rooted in various ethical
    theories and perspectives, requiring
    careful consideration of ethical principles,
    arguments, and cultural contexts.
    • In conclusion, Abortion is a complex and multifaceted
    issue with deeply personal, ethical, and legal
    dimensions. While some argue that it’s a woman’s
    fundamental right to choose what happens to her
    body, others beleive it’s morally wrong to end a
    potential human life. Ultimately, the decision to have
    an abortion is never straightforward and often
    depends on individual circumstances, cultural norms,
    and societal laws.
    • Promoting informed consent,
    comprehensive reproductive healthcare,
    and respectful dialogue can help address
    the nuances of this contentious issue.
    THANK YOU

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