Given the Following Position on Abortion, Identify Which of the Three

question 81

Short Answer

Given the following position on abortion, identify which of the three major ethical theories discussed in the text-utilitarianism, duty theory, or virtue ethics-it follows. Note that each theory may encompass several possible viewpoints on an issue.
Abortion should be allowed. It is up to the individual to decide whether abortion is the right thing to do for her. Not everybody is ready for parenthood, and it is better that children not be raised by individuals who have no love for them, no stability in their lives, or no sense of responsibility for their actions.

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