The Unaborted Socrates

Author: Peter Kreeft

Kreeft uses Socratic technique to strip away the emotional issues and get to the heart of the rational objections to abortion. Logic joins humor as Socrates challenges the standard rhetoric and passion of the contemporary debate.

$29.50

SKU 9780877848103 Categories Philosophy (13-18), Philosophy (19+) Tag socratic method

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Is abortion a woman’s right?
When does human life begin?
Should we legislate morality?

What would happen if the Socrates of old suddenly appeared in modern Athens?

Peter Kreeft imagines the dialog that might ensue with three worthy opponents–a doctor, a philosopher and a psychologist–about the arguments surrounding abortion.

Contents:

Dialog One: Socrates in an Abortion Clinic
Dialog Two: Socrates at a Philosophy Convention
Dialog Three: Socrates in a Psychiatric Ward