Two puzzles for Marquis's conservative view on abortion

Article Abstract:

Don Marquis argues that abortion is morally wrong in most cases since it deprives the fetus of the value of its future. I criticize Marquis's argument for the modified conservative view by adopting an argumentative strategy in which I work within his basic account: if it is granted that his fundamental idea is sound, what follows about the morality of abortion? I conclude that Marquis is faced with a dilemma: either his position must shift towards the extreme conservative view on which abortion is never morally permissible, or he must abandon any recognizably conservative view. This dilemma suggests that Marquis's view is either deeply implausible or that he cannot use this argument to successfully support his preferred position

Public affairs, Ethics, Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Marquis, Don

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Understanding the 'conservative' view on abortion

Article Abstract:

The abortion argument is clouded by the misconception that conservatives believe the fetus is a person from conception. If conservatives held that the fetus is a person, they would be more concerned about spontaneous abortions than they are. Conservatives believe the development of the fetus to birth is a natural process, and interrupting this process is wrong.

Conservatism

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The moral difference between infanticide and abortion

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Mary Anne Warren responds to Robert Card's interpretation of her discussion on abortion and infanticide. Topics include women's rights, the pro-choice movement, and Roe vs. Wade.

Political aspects, Infanticide, Pro-choice movement

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