Whose Body? - (Eris Gems) by Judith Jarvis Thomson (Paperback)

Name: Whose Body? - (Eris Gems) by Judith Jarvis Thomson (Paperback)
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With philosophical nerve and unforgettable thought experiments, Judith Jarvis Thomson's "A Defense of Abortion" transformed the moral debate on reproductive rights.
About the Author: Judith Jarvis Thomson (1929-2020) was an American philosopher best known for her groundbreaking work in moral theory and metaphysics.
20 Pages
Philosophy, Ethics & Moral Philosophy
Series Name: Eris Gems

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About the Book

Judith Jarvis Thomson's "A Defense of Abortion" is a cornerstone of modern moral philosophy, widely taught, fiercely debated, and endlessly cited.

Book Synopsis

With philosophical nerve and unforgettable thought experiments, Judith Jarvis Thomson's "A Defense of Abortion" transformed the moral debate on reproductive rights. First published in 1971, it became a cornerstone of modern moral philosophy, widely taught, fiercely debated, and endlessly cited. Few essays have so deeply shaped public discourse--or made abstract reasoning feel so urgently and disarmingly human.

About the Author

Judith Jarvis Thomson (1929-2020) was an American philosopher best known for her groundbreaking work in moral theory and metaphysics. A longtime professor at MIT, she brought analytical rigor and imaginative clarity to some of philosophy's most charged questions.

Dimensions (Overall): 7.24 Inches (H) x 4.4 Inches (W) x .47 Inches (D)

Weight: .05 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 20

Genre: Philosophy

Sub-Genre: Ethics & Moral Philosophy

Series Title: Eris Gems

Publisher: Eris

Format: Paperback

Author: Judith Jarvis Thomson

Language: English

Street Date: November 4, 2025

TCIN: 1006650525

UPC: 9781967751488

Item Number (DPCI): 247-51-7849

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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