Single Idea 2844

[catalogued under 25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 3. Abortion]

Full Idea

If an unwanted child is conceived, abortion should be procured before the embryo has acquired life and sensation.

Gist of Idea

Abortions should be procured before the embryo has acquired life and sensation

Source

Aristotle (Politics [c.332 BCE], 1335b24)

Book Reference

Aristotle: 'Politics', ed/tr. Sinclair,T.A. /Saunders,T. [Penguin 1992], p.443


A Reaction

A salient reminder that ancient people also had to think about the question of abortion. Some cultures seem unbothered by concerns, but not Arfistotle.