Aquinas on the Beginning and End of Human Life

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Medieval, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Christianity
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Author: Fabrizio Amerini ISBN: 9780674073463
Publisher: Harvard University Press Publication: June 1, 2013
Imprint: Harvard University Press Language: English
Author: Fabrizio Amerini
ISBN: 9780674073463
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Publication: June 1, 2013
Imprint: Harvard University Press
Language: English

Though often invoked by pro-life supporters, Thomas Aquinas in fact held that human life begins after conception, not at the moment of union. But in following the twists and turns of Aquinas’ thinking about the beginning and end of human life, Fabrizio Amerini reaches a nuanced interpretation that will unsettle both sides in the abortion debate.

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Though often invoked by pro-life supporters, Thomas Aquinas in fact held that human life begins after conception, not at the moment of union. But in following the twists and turns of Aquinas’ thinking about the beginning and end of human life, Fabrizio Amerini reaches a nuanced interpretation that will unsettle both sides in the abortion debate.

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