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David Boonin is an American philosopher and professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. His research focuses on ethics, applied philosophy, and social philosophy, with particular attention to controversial moral issues such as abortion, punishment, and animal rights.
Known for: Abortion
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Abortion
This book offers a comprehensive philosophical analysis of the moral and ethical issues surrounding abortion. Boonin examines arguments for and against abortion rights, exploring questions of personhood, moral status, and the implications of bodily autonomy. The work is recognized for its rigorous reasoning and balanced approach to one of the most controversial topics in applied ethics.
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Clarification of Key Terms: Distinction Between Moral and Legal Questions, and Between Personhood, Human Life, and Moral Status
Before venturing into the moral terrain, I had to clear away ambiguities that tend to cloud the debate. The word ‘abortion’ triggers political battles, but in philosophy we must distinguish meaning carefully. There are moral questions—what is right or wrong—and legal questions—what ought to be permi...
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Survey of Anti-Abortion Arguments: Examination of Traditional Pro-Life Claims that the Fetus Is a Person from Conception and Thus Has a Right to Life
The next step is to examine the reasoning that grounds opposition to abortion. Most pro-life arguments hinge on the claim that the fetus is a person from conception and therefore has a right to life equal to any other person. I treat this claim with seriousness, analyzing its variations and philosop...
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About David Boonin
David Boonin is an American philosopher and professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. His research focuses on ethics, applied philosophy, and social philosophy, with particular attention to controversial moral issues such as abortion, punishment, and animal rights.
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