Ethics & the Beginnings of Life

3 credits · Undergraduate

Philosophical examination of procreative and reproductive ethics, including: whether and when existence is a harm, arguments for and against procreating rather than adopting, the use of reproductive technologies for genetic "enhancement," the moral status of fetuses, the moral and legal permissibility of abortion, and the social costs of abortion bans. Offered on a graded basis only. Prerequisite: PHIL 1005/1005W or 1008/1008W. [3] (P)