Philosophy
What are some of the arguments for allowing abortions?
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What are some of the arguments for allowing abortions?
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The fetus is not a person and therefore should not have the same level of rights as the woman who is pregnant
Having unwanted child can ruin somebody's life
Children who are born just because their mother was forced to have them are not likely to have a good life
The rights to bodily autonomy of the adult who is carrying another person should supersede the rights to bodily autonomy of the fetus
In certain cases abortion can save a woman’s life
Unwanted pregnancy can have an effect on women's career opportunities
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Bodily Autonomy
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Bodily autonomy