Category: Abortion

  • 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.…

  • The Abortion Debate: The Conservative and Liberal Arguments Against

    The conservative argument against abortion holds that abortion is not permissible, except under certain conditions. According to this perspective, abortion should only be allowed under some circumstances, such as pregnancy resulting from rape or incest. However, the extreme conservative position argues that abortion is not permissible under any circumstances (Sheldon, 2016). The underlying principle or…

  • Abortions Physical and Psychological Effects

    In regards to the article by Payne (1991), there are no images, tables, or figures used. It is merely a collection of letters to the editor, and therefore, the content is not scholarly at all. Although some information presented in the articles is worth reading, the credibility of the content cannot be guaranteed. On the…

  • Violinist Analogy in Thomsons A Defense of Abortion

    Table of Contents Introduction Summary of Judith Jarvis Thomsons Argument Judith Jarvis Thomsons Analogy Evaluation Conclusion References Introduction The practice of abortions is one of the most debatable issues on the social agenda. Even though this discussion has been one of the earliest in the feministic narrative, the public opinion on it stays ambiguous. According…

  • Abortion as a Controversy

    Table of Contents Introduction Politics and Abortion Abortion: Moral and Social Considerations What Scientists Say on Abortion Conclusion Works cited Introduction Debate on abortion has been in the public domain for quite some time. On one side is a group opposed to legalizing abortion, arguing that legalization of abortion would make people more irresponsible. Irresponsibility…

  • Should Abortion be Legal or Illegal?

    Over twenty-five years ago the Supreme Court ruled that an anti-abortion law violated a womans constitutional right to privacy. The right to privacy and the choice for abortion is solely dependent on the person(s) involved and should not be rescinded by a superior authority. The two following articles highlights the basic points ¿f each oppositions…

  • Abortion: Analysis of the Main Causes

    Table of Contents Research Topic Research Question Literature Review Conclusion References Research Topic The topic of abortion has long been the subject of heated debate. However, studies investigating the causes of abortion did not appear immediately due to confidentiality and the lack of such discussions (Biggs et al., 2013). Chae et al. (2017) utilized seven…

  • Moral Argument in Support of Abortion

    Abortion has been a hotly debated topic since as far back I can remember with two groups always either in support or against it. Normally, you have to either be pro-life or anti-abortion. No gray area here. Coming from a deeply religious family, I tended to believe in the doctrines of the church that dictated…

  • Abortion Should Be Encouraged in the United States

    The legalization of abortion is one of the most disputable issues today in the United States. Most pro-abortionists argue that it is wrong to deny someone an opportunity to exercise their freedom to relish life and take responsibility for their actions. Despite a hot debate on the topic, terminating the life of unborn child is…