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Abortion in the Ancient World (Duckworth Classical Essays)

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This book examines the moral dilemmas and arguments about abortion, similar to our own, which exercised Greek and Roman doctors, philosophers, historians, theologians, dramatists, novelists and poets. On this necessary new look at, Professor Kapparis extrapolates the views of ancient physicians on abortion from an in depth investigation of the medical facts, medical and philosophical theories regarding the human status of the unborn in antiquity, the Hippocratic Oath, and other necessary documents on Greek medical ethics. He explores the the reason why girls in antiquity sought abortions, male concerns and attitudes towards abortion, and spiritual, social, cultural and demographic trends influencing the legal status of abortion in antiquity.

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