The Philosopher's Guide to Parenthood: Storks, Surrogates, and Stereotypes

ISBN-13: 9781009299244 / Angielski / Twarda / 2023 / 218 str.

Teresa (University of Nottingham) Baron

Opis

Examines and deconstructs the highly interrelated biological, social, legal and moral concepts and practices that make up parenthood today.

Recenzje

'Baron's book is a rigorously argued, lucidly written and comprehensive account of parenting rights, roles and responsibilities, showcasing the complex nature of questions about what makes someone a parent. Baron argues in favor of theorizing distinctions between biological, legal, moral and social parenthood, and demonstrates that a nuanced approach lends clarity to ethical debates. This is top-notch philosophical work that speaks to urgent contemporary dilemmas.' Amy Mullin, University of Toronto Mississauga

Spis treści

Introduction; 1. Babies, blueprints, and blood ties: what makes a biological parent?; 2. Social roles, stereotypes, and being 'seen' as a parent; 3. 'Do you have a licence for that?' Legal parenthood and transfers of children; 4. Duties, dilemmas, and (re)distribution: moral perspectives on parenthood; 5. Paradigms and parental projects: the intersection of parenthood and reproductive ethics; Conclusion.