Baruch Brody and the principle of justifiable homicide.
Theor Med Bioeth
; 45(5): 329-361, 2024 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
In a series of papers in the early 1970s and in his important book Abortion and the Sanctity of Human Life (1975), Baruch Brody offered what remains to this day one of the most philosophically rigorous contributions to the debate concerning the morality of abortion and the ethics of homicide more generally. In this paper I would like to critically examine Brody's argument that abortion is sometimes justifiable in some cases even when (1) one cannot claim self-defense, or (2) diminished responsibility, and (3) the abortion is a 'killing' rather than a 'not saving.' This justification, I argue, is limited to certain cases in which the life of the mother is at stake. The cautious principle which he finally formulates merits serious attention and consideration. While I find a great deal of value in Brody's discussion, I will argue that there are several difficulties with the principle of justifiable homicide he constructs. Accordingly, I will further amend and supplement his final version by offering my own alternative principle.
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Homicidio
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Female
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Humans
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Pregnancy
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Theor Med Bioeth
Asunto de la revista:
ETICA
Año:
2024
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Article
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Estados Unidos