Clarifications on the moral status of newborns and the normative implications

J Med Ethics. 2013 May;39(5):264-5. doi: 10.1136/medethics-2012-101036.

Abstract

In this paper we clarify some issues related to our previous article 'After-birth abortion: why should the baby live?'.

Keywords: Abortion; Embryos and Fetuses; Interests of Woman/Fetus/Father; Newborns and Minors; Philosophical Ethics.

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Induced / ethics*
  • Beginning of Human Life*
  • Choice Behavior / ethics
  • Decision Making / ethics*
  • Ethical Analysis
  • Family
  • Fetus
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn*
  • Moral Obligations*
  • Morals
  • Personhood*
  • Poverty*
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Value of Life*