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Life's Dominion: An Argument About Abortion, Euthanasia, and Individual Freedom Paperback – June 28, 1994

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Internationally renowned lawyer and philosopher Ronald Dworkin addresses the crucially related acts of abortion and euthanasia in a brilliantly original book that examines their meaning in a nation that prizes both life and individual liberty. From Roe v. Wade to the legal battle over the death of Nancy Cruzan, no issues have opened greater rifts in American society than those of abortion and euthanasia.
At the heart of Life's Dominion is Dworkin's inquest into why abortion and euthanasia provoke such controversy. Do these acts violate some fundamental "right to life"? Or are the objections against them based on the belief that human life is sacred? Combining incisive moral reasoning and close readings of indicidual court decisions with a majestic interpretation of the U.S. Constitution itself, Dworkin gives us a work that is absolutely essential for anyone who cares about the legal status of human life.

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June 28, 1994
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Really enjoyed this exploration of the roots of disagreement on these contentious issues. Thoughtful and worthwhile book.

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Very important book about unnatural death.

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This book tackles really important questions about the sanctity of life, the questions that I feel are purposely glossed over when it comes to abortion and euthanasia debates because the answers, though true, are morbid and against many ideals that society has created regarding life. This book is definitely a keeper.

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Attorney Ronald Dworkin has written a complex book on bioethics from an ethical and legal perspective. He covers the "two edges of life" in an examination of the morally problematic arguments concerning abortion and euthanasia.

The key question, Dworkin points out, is not whether a fetus is a person--with constitutional rights and interests--but how best to respect a conviction that many share, whether for philosophical or religious reasons: The life of any human creature, in any form, and at any stage, has intrinsic, sacred value. It may be regarded as immoral when human life at any stage is deliberately extinguished, and an insult to God's creative power. The question, Dworkin poses, is whether and when abortion is an unjustifiable waste of something of intrinsic importance.

For those who attest that life begins at conception, Dworkin discusses the issue of "ensoulment." He states that the pro-life argument is strengthened by insisting on immediate or early ensoulment. However, even in this is delayed, he suggests that there is nevertheless a human life preparing for a soul. He adds, "it seems undeniable that a human embryo is an identifiable living organism."

Religion often gets involved in social justice and is frequently criticized for delving into politics. Dworkin defends the involvement of religious organizations in the political arena.

Dworkin explains how abortion is regarded as a constitutional right of privacy, and therefore governments ought not legislate against it. He also attests that the claim of privacy treats pregnancy as if a woman and her fetus were morally and genetically separate entities. Legally, unborn children are not regarded as constitutionally protected persons, yet their mothers are granted procreative autonomy. He insists that if and when a fetus is given the right to live, a mother's interest should not be regarded as more important than that right. He adds that abortion is a kind of "self-destruction" in that a woman is destroying a part of herself.

Dworkin discusses whether a fetus has rights and interests in remaining alive, then applies these interests to euthanasia, citing examples from several court decisions. He provides helpful background on advanced medical directives and cites legal nightmares of those who by neglect are forced to rely on casual conversations to document the wishes of loved ones in a persistent vegitative state. He suggest that it is because life is sacred that we are not indifferent about what happens to us.

Medical ethics is a complex field requiring an understanding of the legal, social, and religious implications of medical decisions. Ronald Dworkin has provided a compelling, exhaustive presentation of a complex issue that ought to be read by everyone, regardless of which side of the issues they are on. This book is especially valuable for all who are grappling with what respect human life requires.

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Stephen Schwartz

An Excellent and Thought-Provoking Book

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2000

Amazingly, Dworkin offers a new take on the abortion dispute--and I think a correct one. I don't agree with everything he says, but this book sheds more light on these issues than any other that I have read. I would say that it is the best philosophical book I have read in a long while. Among the many things that I appreciate about this book is that Dworkin along the way also has interesting and insightful things to say about the philosophy of mind, the meaning of life, and the nature of human dignity. If you are at all interested in bio-ethics, the philosophy of the abortion dispute, euthanasia, or the meaning of life--read this book. I plan to re-read it soon.

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Jenna Hoffman (jhoffman@gwu.edu)

Good moral introspective

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 1999

I'm reading this book as part of and Ethics and Health Care course and find Dworkin's argument to be a concise moral overview of the current debate on abortion and euthanasia. He does equal justice to views from the Catholic Church to the Women's movement on aspects of abortion and gives those with a less extensive legal background an easily understandable assessment of important precedents and pending legislation. I found his coverage on other other systems outside of the US to be lacking, but realize this is not the primary focus of his work. For a better analysis of the current acceptability and status of PAS and euthanasia in the Netherlands look for articles by Van der Maas and Angell in JAMA or the NEJM. Overall, Dworkin does justice to a highly controversial issue with adequate research and moral reasoning. An excellant beginner to understanding abortion and euthanasia.

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Great book. Great author !
Clear, straight to the point and amazingly written.
The vook has given me a whole new outlook on Euthanasia and abortion. Splendid.

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One of the finest moral philosophers along with Derek Parfit and Michael J. Sandell

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