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With philosophical nerve and unforgettable thought experiments, Judith Jarvis Thomson's "A Defense of Abortion" transformed the moral debate on reproductive rights. First published in 1971, it became a cornerstone of modern moral philosophy, widely taught, fiercely debated, and endlessly cited. Few essays have so deeply shaped... Read More
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Judith Jarvis Thomsonโ€™s โ€œA Defense of Abortionโ€ is a cornerstone of modern moral philosophy, widely taught, fiercely debated, and endlessly cited.

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With philosophical nerve and unforgettable thought experiments, Judith Jarvis Thomson's "A Defense of Abortion" transformed the moral debate on reproductive rights. First published in 1971, it became a cornerstone of modern moral philosophy, widely taught, fiercely debated, and endlessly cited. Few essays have so deeply shaped public discourse-or made abstract reasoning feel so urgently and disarmingly human.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781967751488

Publisher: ERIS

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 November 2025

Country: United States

Imprint: ERIS

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 109.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 28g

Pages: 20

About the Author

Judith Jarvis Thomson (1929โ€“2020) was an American philosopher best known for her groundbreaking work in moral theory and metaphysics. A longtime professor at MIT, she brought analytical rigor and imaginative clarity to some of philosophyโ€™s most charged questions.

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