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Posted on August 29, 2022.
Classic Philosophers on Abortion and Abortion Law
Here is a set of quotes from ancient and modern philosophers that are either about the ethics and laws of abortion or are relevant to same.
- Plato, Republic Book V (c. 375 BCE)
We begin…
Posted on August 29, 2022.
What can philosophy contribute to the lengthy, widespread, and often emotional abortion law debate?
The U.S. Supreme Court is about to issue a decision about a woman's right to abortion. A draft of the decision was leaked to the press…
Posted on August 29, 2022.
The idea of a natural right is nonsense.
At this writing, the U.S. Supreme Court has removed a constitutional right: the right of a woman to to have an abortion in the first trimester of her pregnancy. From now on, it will be up to th…
Posted on August 29, 2022.
How to Test Philosophical Ideas and Theories
1. Empirical and conceptual beliefs
Beliefs, whether true or false, have consequences. Believing that she had the grades to get into college, Juanita applied and was admitted. Believing t…
Posted on August 29, 2022.
Philosophy Notes, Part 8
At the conclusion of Part 7 of Philosophy Notes, I promised to give some examples of philosophical problems that can be “made to disappear” (Wittgenstein) by showing the fly (the philosopher) the way out of the…
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