The text admits that the conclusion that abortion is "nomally wrong" is unimportant -- since the "abnormal" cases are the more important ones.
The text admits that the conclusion that abortion is "nomally wrong" is unimportant -- since the "abnormal" cases are the more important ones.
In light of the great number of "convenience abortions" going on, the general moral status of abortion is now the more important issue.
So it's very important if, without presupposing any antecedent moral premises (except ones about consistency), we can show that the rational approach to abortion is to hold that it's seriously wrong in at least the great majority of cases.
The text admits that the conclusion that abortion is "nomally wrong" is unimportant -- since the "abnormal" cases are the more important ones.
In light of the great number of "convenience abortions" going on, the general moral status of abortion is now the more important issue.
So it's very important if, without presupposing any antecedent moral premises (except ones about consistency), we can show that the rational approach to abortion is to hold that it's seriously wrong in at least the great majority of cases.