Dr. Alex Hyun, Author at Equal Rights Institute

A Response to the Car Crash Analogy

Dr. Alex HyunSeptember 22, 2022Articles, Practical Dialogue Tips

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Suppose that while you’re driving home from work, you get into a car accident, and the other person is severely injured. He’ll die unless you give him a kidney. It would be morally admirable of you to donate your kidney to him, but many people find it doubtful that you … Read More

Fine-Tuning the Responsibility Objection: A Reply to David Boonin

Dr. Alex HyunJune 8, 2021Articles, Pro-Life Philosophy

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Estimated reading time: 15 minutes Boonin’s Bodily Rights Argument In his recent book, Beyond Roe: Why Abortion Should be Legal—Even if the Fetus is a Person, philosopher David Boonin develops a pro-choice argument that appeals to the legal case McFall v. Shimp. Here is Boonin’s description of this case: Robert McFall … Read More

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