The Moral Significance of Birth
Abstract
The extension of legal personhood to fetuses would not only threaten women's right to choose abortion, but also undermine other fundamental rights. This chapter argues that because of these dangers, birth remains the most appropriate place to mark the existence of a new legal person. Some feminist philosophers have been critical of moral analyses based upon rights. Unlike genetic humanity—a property possessed by fertilized human ova—sentience...
Paper Details
Title
The Moral Significance of Birth
Published Date
Jan 1, 1988
Journal
Volume
7
Issue
2
Pages
32 - 44
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