title: Fathers and abortion.
abstract: I argue that it is possible for prospective mothers to wrong prospective fathers by bearing their child; and that lifting paternal liability for child support does not correct the wrong inflicted to fathers. It is therefore sometimes wrong for prospective mothers to bear a child, or so I argue here. I show that my argument for considering the legitimate interests of prospective fathers is not a unique exception to an obvious right to procreate. It is, rather, part of a growing consensus that procreation can be morally problematic and that generally talking of rights in this context might not be warranted. Finally, I argue that giving up a right to procreate does not imply nor suggest giving up on women's absolute right to abort, which I defend.
authors: Universität Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany ezio.dinucci@uni-due.de.
authors: Ezio
authors: E
authors: Di Nucci
mesh_terms: D000028:Abortion, Induced / Q000941:ethics* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology*; D026688:Bioethical Issues; D005220:Fathers / Q000523:psychology*; D006806:Human Rights; D006801:Humans; D009014:Morals; D010686:Philosophy, Medical; D011446:Prospective Studies
keywords: abortion; fathers’ rights; sexual ethics