Procreation, Parenthood, and Educational Rights
Ethical and Philosophical Issues
Michael Cholbi editor Jaime Ahlberg editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Taylor & Francis Ltd
Published:2nd Feb '17
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This book examines the interplay between procreative ethics and parental rights, addressing critical questions about authority, obligations, and societal understanding of parenthood.
The book Procreation, Parenthood, and Educational Rights delves into critical questions at the intersection of procreative ethics and parental rights. Despite the significance of these issues, there has been limited scholarly dialogue between these two areas of moral and social philosophy. This collection seeks to bridge that gap by bringing together experts to engage in meaningful discussions about the rights and responsibilities associated with procreation and parenthood.
Key questions explored in Procreation, Parenthood, and Educational Rights include whether individuals must be deemed competent to exercise their rights to procreate or parent. The book also examines the justification for parents' unique authority and obligations towards their children, particularly those they have biologically procreated. Furthermore, it investigates the intricate relationship between the right to procreate and the right to parent, offering insights into how liberal societies should interpret the parent-child dynamic and the rights that emerge from it.
A notable aspect of this collection is its incorporation of philosophical perspectives on education, an area that often generates debate in the context of parenthood ethics. This distinctive synthesis of topics is likely to resonate with scholars and advanced students across various disciplines, making Procreation, Parenthood, and Educational Rights a valuable resource for those interested in these complex issues.
"The volume considers procreative ethics, what it means to be a parent, and how to balance parental and children's interests in a defensible specification of how children should be brought up and educated … This is, in sum, a rich if uneven collection that makes a welcome addition to what is now a well-established and rewarding domain of practical normative theory." – Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews
"...this book is a solid addition to the procreation, parenthood, and philosophy of education literature in three ways. First, readers encounter a broad range of issues and ways to resolve them. Second, the moral problems addressed, while perennial, are growing more complicated with biotechnology enabling greater ability to design children. Finally, the essays build upon foundations laid by David Benatar (2008), Joel Feinberg (1980), Hugh LaFollette (1980), and Derek Parfit (1986) in the area. Overall, it is a fine piece of work." -Dennis Cooley, North Dakota State University, USA
ISBN: 9781138206229
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 521g
284 pages