A.O. OBAZEE

THE IMPERMISSIBILITY OF ABORTION VS WOMEN'S RIGHT: A KANTIAN APPROACH

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This project explores the debate between the idea that abortion is morally wrong (impermissible) and the belief that women have the right to make decisions about their own bodies. It focuses on feminist arguments that support women's freedom and equality, showing how access to abortion can be essential for these rights. The project also includes the views of philosopher Immanuel Kant, who believed that human life has special value because of our ability to reason. From Kant's perspective, abortion might be seen as wrong because it ends a potential rational life. However, the feminist view argues that a woman's right to control her body should be respected, especially when her health, freedom, or future is at stake. The project compares these views to help understand both sides of the issue.
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