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In this book I have discussed several practical issues revolving around the concept of personhood. My intention has been to show that, with a clearer understanding of what a person is, we can illuminate — and in some cases even answer — some critical questions of practical ethics. I have also tried to demonstrate not merely the relevance but the vital importance of ethical theory to our efforts to settle morally complex issues.
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Forrester, M.G. (1996). Summary. In: Persons, Animals, and Fetuses. Philosophical Studies Series, vol 66. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-009-1633-3_19
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