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Ep. 53 - A Case For Life
Jan 29, 2024
Leif Egil Reve discusses rationality, gender perspectives, the beginning of life, bodily autonomy, moral obligations, redemption, and faith in the abortion debate. The conversation delves into ethical considerations, societal duties, and the intersection of abortion and forgiveness.
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- Certainty in justifying actions akin to taking human life raises ethical dilemmas, guiding caution in the abortion debate.
- Defining human attributes and moral status through DNA and philosophy complicates assigning moral significance to life.
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Examining the Question of Human Life
The discussion delves into a thought experiment highlighting the ethical dilemma regarding the certainty required to justify actions. Analogous to abortion, the experiment questions the certainty needed to engage in an action that may result in taking a human life. The speakers explore how intuition often guides individuals towards being cautious to ensure the absence of harm, drawing parallels to the abortion debate.
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