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All of these positions can be well argued and should be taken
seriously. Furthermore, we must be open to the possibility that
conceptual analysis combined with the moral judgments we can agree
on cannot yield an answer to this difficult and complex question.
In that case, we must also consider what should be done when we do not know which principles to apply or how to apply them.
It is in our power to act consistently, logically, and compassionately.
It is far less clear that we can always act with certainty.
Each of us must consider what we think to be right after study and reflection. Then, perhaps, we should consider whether we may be mistaken. In any case, we must make a choice. What do you think?
This page marks the end of the Ariadne's current discussion of the rights and wrongs of abortion. You can always look over the material again if you wish. The important thing is to develop your own reasoned view on this complicated issue. If you wish to send your comments to Ariadne, the email address is on her home page.
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