商品簡介
Camosy offers this reflection on abortion politics, starting from the observation that contrary to major party positions on the issue, most Americans identify somewhat with both the “pro-choice” and “pro-life” labels. The introduction outlines the complexities of the issue and particularly ways that the availability of the abortion choice may effectively restrict rather than promote freedom, given the social context. The first chapter discusses the recent political history of abortion. Beginning in chapter two, Camosy examines both sides while gently indicating his own views regarding personhood of the fetus and killing vs. ceasing to aid as frames for the abortive act, then goes on to discuss the practical, religious, and other concerns in setting public policy, the sometimes unintuitive impact of abortion policy on the lives of women, and the consequent potential feminist arguments for abortion restrictions. The final chapter and conclusion review recent legal proposals and present the author's own suggestions for navigating this tricky issue. Annotation c2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
作者簡介
Charles C. Camosy is associate professor of theological and social ethics at Fordham University. He is also the author of Peter Singer and Christian Ethics: Beyond Polarization and For Love of Animals: Christian Ethics, Consistent Action, which was featured on The Dish and in The New York Times.
