PHI 1102 Study Guide - Fetus, Chauvinism

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In 1973 the very important case of roe v. wade took place. Court came to the conclusion that a woman is allowed to terminate her pregnancy through the process of abortion up until the fetus"s point of viability. Essentially, viability is the fetus living outside the mother"s womb. Viability is generally classified at approximately 28 weeks, but can vary depending on development. The court ruled that after the point of viability an abortion must be available to the carrying mother when her medical wellbeing is at risk. These conclusions were made on constitutional right to privacy, best referred to as the fourteenth amendment. After all, with the exception of those trying to terminate their pregnancy after viability, each woman is able to make her own choice. Unfortunately, the passing of a law alone will not settle a philosophical issue such as abortion. This paper will be arguing that abortion is morally impermissible.

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