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Embryo A Defense of Human Life

Embryo A Defense of Human Life

LawPhilosophy
Pages
242
Published
2008
Language
English

Synopsis

Amidst national debates on abortion, euthanasia, and stem cell research, this book presents a purely scientific and philosophical argument for the moral status of human embryos. Authors Robert P. George and Christopher Tollefsen contend that a fetus, from conception, is a human being with inherent moral and political rights. They argue against embryonic stem cell research, asserting that it constitutes the unacceptable taking of a human life. This work challenges the notion of a 'prepersonal' stage, advocating for the inviolable rights of an embryo.

Prose complexity
10/10

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InformativeIntellectualComplex

Genres

Law Philosophy Politics & Society Science

Authors

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Christopher Tollefsen

Christopher Tollefsen is a philosophy professor at the University of South Carolina. He writes about ethics, focusing on the beginning of life. His book, "Embryo A Defense of Human Life," explores the moral status of human embryos.

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Robert P. George

Robert P. George writes on law, religion, and morality. His books include "What Is Marriage?" and "Conscience and Its Enemies," exploring significant ethical and legal questions.