Category: Abortion

  • Pro-choice vs. Pro-life: The Question of Abortion

    The issue of abortions has always been a highly controversial one, where the dynamics revolve around the problem of the authority of a number of different parties. Despite the recent trend of decline in the use of the procedures, the discussion remains valid (Jones & Jerman, 2017). These might include government, father, mother, and child,…

  • The Decision to Seek Abortions

    Table of Contents Introduction Legal Side of Abortion The Effect of Legislative Restrictions Religious Concerns of Pro-Life Activists Failure of Religion to Promote Love Attempts to Keep Traditional Values Impossibility to Keep Traditional Values Conclusion References Introduction Giving birth to a child is like creating a long-term project in which deadlines are fixed, expenses are…

  • Abortion Issues: Credible and Non-Credible Sources of Information

    The problem of induced abortion remains extremely important in modern obstetric and gynecological practice. Its relevance is determined not only by the level and prevalence of such surgical interventions but also by the risk of complications. Despite the availability of a variety of safe and effective methods of contraception, the frequency of abortions over the…

  • A Defense of Abortion by Judith Jarvis Thomson: Major Arguments for Abortion

    The reading under consideration written by Judith Jarvis Thomson dwells upon the abortion debate. The major point Thomson (2018) makes reveals the one-sidedness of the arguments against abortion. The writer stresses that the opponents of abortion focus on proving the fact that a fetus is a person, so, like any other person, the fetus has…

  • Abortion: Legal, Medical, Moral, Religious Issues

    Table of Contents Introduction Legal Issues Human Rights Issues Medical Issues Moral Issues Religious Considerations Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The discussion of abortion has always been an acute and controversial one. As an ethical dilemma, the decision of whether to permit or forbid abortion deals with a variety of justifications grounding on several arguments. The…

  • Abortion: The Issue of Legalization and Ethical Considerations

    Abortion, as a process of intentional pregnancy termination, has always been one of the major discussion matters in terms of the issue of legalization and ethical considerations surrounding the process. While some people consider abortions to be extremely unethical actions that result in a deliberate murder of an innocent human being, others claim the importance…

  • Abortion as a Womans Choice and Right

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Certain scientists consider women a minority in the sense that their rights are often neglected. The problematic nature of choice in women is an issue that has been under debate since the emergence of the suffrage movement in the mid-19th century. If a few decades…

  • Abortion in the US: Human Behavior and Social Environment

    Each year, a broad cross-section of U.S. women obtain abortions. The following statistics are provided by Guttmacher Institute: some 60% of women having abortions were in their 20s; 59% had one or more children; 86% were unmarried; 75% were economically disadvantaged; and 62% reported a religious affiliation (State facts about abortion: Indiana, 2018, para. 1).…

  • Judith Jarvis Thomsons Views on Abortion

    In modern times, abortion is one of the most discussed topics in society. There are numerous arguments in favor of and against this highly controversial topic, and it continues to be one of the key points in political debates. In order to clearly express the argument, Judith Thomson has created a thought experiment that aims…

  • Abortion Topic in A Defense of Abortion by Thomson

    Table of Contents Introduction Authors Position Reconstruction of the Argument Reaction to the Argument Conclusion Work Cited Introduction An abortion belongs to one of the most controversial issues discussed in modern society. Many philosophers, researchers, and scientists have explored the question of whether it is morally just to kill a fetus and other topic-related problems.…