A defense of ectogenic abortion

Bioethics. 2024 Dec 25. doi: 10.1111/bioe.13389. Online ahead of print.

Abstract

A popular argument for a right to ectogenic abortions appeals to a right to avoid the obligations associated with parenthood. A common objection to this argument questions whether there are any sufficiently great harms associated with parenthood to ground such a right. I propose a novel formulation of this argument that avoids these objections. I then defend it against important objections.

Keywords: abortion; ectogenesis; obligations; rights.