Abortion Quote by Aristotle
“The line between lawful and unlawful abortion will be marked by the fact of having sensation and being alive.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Politics, Aristotle, 4th century BC
Moral status of abortion hinges on sentience and life.
In simple terms: Sentience defines moral legality.
Consider consciousness in ethical decisions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- medical policy
- legal debates
- philosophical discussion
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria should determine moral status?
- How do we balance rights and life?
Sentience is hard to define universally; cultural views differ.