Abstract

ration onward. In fact, some of the speakers on. the program were inclined to that view philosophically, but the conference was intended to analyze the issues raised by many views, not to defend. any ideological stance. In short, it was set up to examine the medical, legal and ethical issues that arise when the question is asked, ls a fetus a person? It was not intended to be a philosophical, and certainly not a theological, discussion. It succeeded admirably, with factual and analytical data richer than is to be found in any other symposium on the subject, within the parameters given. in the book's title.