Defending Life
Francis J. Beckwith
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Defending Life
Published
August 13, 2007
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
312
ISBN-13
9780521870849
ISBN-10
0521870844
Description
Defending Life is arguably the most comprehensive defense of the prolife position on abortion - morally, legally, and politically - that has ever been published in an academic monograph. It offers a detailed and critical analysis of Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey as well as arguments by those who defend a Rawlsian case for abortion-choice, such as J. J. Thomson. The author defends the substance view of persons as the view with the most explanatory power. The substance view entails that the unborn is a subject of moral rights from conception. While defending this view, the author responds to the arguments of thinkers such as Boonin, Dworkin, Stretton, Ford, and Brody. He also critiques Thomson's famous violinist argument and its revisions by Boonin and McDonagh. Defending Life includes chapters critiquing arguments found in popular politics and the controversy over cloning and stem cell research.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Defending Life?
This edition of Defending Life has approximately 312 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Defending Life?
For most readers, Defending Life typically takes between 6h 30m and 4h 20m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 78,000 words and common reading speeds.
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What is the word count of Defending Life?
The estimated word count for Defending Life is approximately 78,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Defending Life?
Defending Life was written by Francis J. Beckwith.
When was Defending Life published?
The publication date for this specific edition is August 13, 2007. The original work may have been published on a different date.