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01-06-2017 | Philosophical Exploration

Abortion in Islamic Ethics, and How it is Perceived in Turkey: A Secular, Muslim Country

Author: Perihan Elif Ekmekci

Published in: Journal of Religion and Health | Issue 3/2017

Abstract

Abortion is among the most widely discussed concepts of medical ethics. Since the well-known ethical theories have emerged from Western world, the position of Islamic ethics regarding main issues of medical ethics has been overlooked. Muslims constitute a considerable amount of world population. Turkish Republic is the only Muslim country ruled with secular democracy and one of the three Muslim countries where abortion is legalized. The first aim of this paper is to present discussions on abortion in Islamic ethics in the context of major ethical concepts; the legal status of the fetus, respect for life and the right not to be born. The second aim is to put forth Turkey’s present legislation about abortion in the context of Islamic ethical and religious aspects.

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Title: Abortion in Islamic Ethics, and How it is Perceived in Turkey: A Secular, Muslim Country
Author: Perihan Elif Ekmekci
Publication date: 01-06-2017
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Religion and Health / Issue 3/2017
Print ISSN: 0022-4197
Electronic ISSN: 1573-6571
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-016-0277-9

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