Abortion Three Perspectives [Paperback]

Moving beyond traditional liberal versus conservative arguments for and against abortion,Abortion: Three Perspectivesis an up-to-date, accessible, and engaging exploration of this highly contentious issue. Featuring a triangular debate between four prominent moral and political philosophers, it presents three different political perspectives: Michael Tooley argues the liberal pro-choice approach; Philip E. Devine and Celia Wolf-Devine argue the communitarian pro-life approach; and Alison M. Jaggar argues the gender justice approach. However, each of the authors' self-identifications is also challenged by one or more of the other authors, who offer alternative interpretations of liberalism, communitarianism, and feminism, as well as of what it means to be pro-choice and pro-life. All of these viewpoints are controversial, among both philosophers and general readers. Furthermore, because the arguments do not rely on religious authority, they are directed atallreaders, regardless of religious affiliation.
Abortion: Three Perspectivesis divided into two parts: the authors first develop their ideas in depth and then briefly critique the other positions. Drawing examples from real life, they also integrate logic and empirical data into their arguments and consider views of abortion across other disciplines. As philosophers, the authors possess expert skills in critical analysis; their debates provide students and other readers with a model of dialogue among those who very strongly disagree.Abortion: Three Perspectivesis ideal for courses in contemporary moral problems, introduction to ethics, bioethics, medical ethics, and feminist philosophy.

Preface
Acknowledgments
PART I.
1. ABORTION: WHY A LIBERAL VIEW IS CORRECT
Michael Tooley
1. Thinking about the Morality of Abortion and Discussing It with Others
2. A Brief Overview of My Defense of aló=