Mortality in Our Age: Abortion & Euthanasia

by David James

The beginning and ending of life are deeply controversial moral topics with enormous stakes. Most people agree that it is wrong to kill humans--but are fetuses, or people in a deep coma, fully human? Does a person have a moral discretion or "right" to take his or her own life, or to aid another person who does so? And who should bear the cost for those who cannot afford to extend their life, or to pay for ending an unwanted pregnancy? The Morality in Our Age series examines the historical and philosophical background of today's most pressing moral challenges. Here the realities of money, sex, power, and violence meet the ideals of responsibility, integrity, and moral well-being. Though a final "answer" is notoriously elusive in moral discussion, you'll develop a much better insight into the forces and principles at play on today's most serious moral issues, problems, and dilemmas.

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First published January 1, 1995

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Reviews

[Joshua Lawson · Rating 3 out of 5]

There was some valuable historical perspective offered here, but it was a brief overview at best. Good for an introduction but not much more.

[Jan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Too brief!

[Eric C 1965 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Both sides of the debate are presented. Maybe not the best arguments presented. Certainly not refutation of the 'strongest' pro-choice argument.

[Don Swartzentruber · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a must read for anyone considering placing a vote with this issue in mind.
A history of the topic.

[Grant F · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid points and is pretty neutral. Decent for a surface level intro. Overall, worth reading if you have a free day

[Mark Cooper · Rating 2 out of 5]

[Audio:] Not terrible, a half-way decent entry into the subjects. Problem I have is in the fact that 1) it's a LOT to try to cover and do it justice and 2) the conservative "voices" that David quoted struck me as kind of limited. As a pro-lifer I may be hyper-sensitive to a liberal bias, but I thought that he didn't delve deeply into pro-life arguments. It would have been nice to hear from a James Dobson or John Paul II.

[Shevon Quijano · Rating 4 out of 5]

David James explores the moral and philosophical debates on all sides of abortion and euthanasia (including suicide). I can honestly say that it was incredibly balanced - which I respect very much. I walk away from this book with so much food for thought.