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Life's Dominion

by Ronald Dworkin · 1993

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One of the country's most distinguished scholars presents a brilliantly original approach to the twin dilemmas of abortion and euthanasia, showing why they arouse such volcanic controversy and how we as a society can reconcile our values of life and individual liberty.

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philosophyphilosophyMore like thisLess of thispoliticspoliticsMore like thisLess of thissciencescienceMore like thisLess of this
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moralitymoralityMore like thisLess of this
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USAUSAMore like thisLess of thiscollegecollegeMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 288 pages

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