title: Human being: the boundaries of the concept.
authors.forename: Lawrence C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Becker
mesh_terms: D000028:Abortion, Induced; D033421:Beginning of Human Life; D001926:Brain Death; D003643:Death; D005314:Embryonic and Fetal Development; D005066:Euthanasia, Passive; D005328:Fetal Viability; D005333:Fetus; D006708:Homicide; D006801:Humans; D007206:Individuality; D019369:Life; D028681:Moral Obligations; D009014:Morals; D028723:Personhood; D012941:Social Responsibility; D026712:Value of Life