Topic: Abortion

Does a woman have a right to obtain an abortion? Arguments for this right have sometimes been grounded in "privacy" and sometimes in equality, but these are very different approaches. Is either of them persuasive? And does either have a foundation in constitutional law? If the right to an abortion is curtailed, should there be exceptions, such as for rape or incest? With the Supreme Court poised to reconsider the fundamental principles of this doctrine, join Professors Baude and Nussbaum for a discussion about the morality and legality of abortion rights.

Limited space is available for this event. You will receive an email if you are confirmed to attend.

The Martha C. Nussbaum Student Roundtables support the University of Chicago’s longstanding commitment to free expression and open discourse. The roundtables were endowed by Professor Nussbaum in 2019 with the intent of bringing together students and faculty with diverse, and often disparate ideological viewpoints in a respectful discussion. Students are encouraged to engage and confront ideas that may be different from their own with a spirit of civil and vigorous debate.  

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