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Bristol Classical Press Abortion in the Ancient World - Bristol Classical Press Book

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Explore the complex ethical debates of antiquity with Abortion in the Ancient World, part of the Duckworth Classical Essays series. This scholarly work by Professor Kapparis examines the historical arguments surrounding abortion that occupied the minds of Greek and Roman doctors, philosophers, historians, and theologians. By analyzing medical facts and philosophical theories regarding the status of the unborn, this study provides a deep look into ancient medical ethics. The text investigates the Hippocratic Oath and other vital documents to understand how ancient societies viewed these dilemmas. Readers will gain insight into the reasons why women in antiquity sought abortions and how these views shaped the medical and social landscape of the era. This book serves as a valuable resource for students and historians interested in the intersection of medicine, law, and morality in the classical world.

Key Features

Examines ethical dilemmas in Greek and Roman society through the perspectives of doctors, poets, and philosophers.

Provides a detailed investigation of medical facts and philosophical theories regarding the status of the unborn.

Analyzes the Hippocratic Oath and other important documents related to Greek medical ethics.

Explores the historical reasons why women in antiquity sought abortions.

Part of the Duckworth Classical Essays series from Bristol Classical Press.

Offers a scholarly study of how ancient medical practices and ethics functioned.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
27 June 2002
Listed Since
14 February 2007

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