Liquid Life: Abortion And Buddhism In Japan

By: William R. Lafleur

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Synopsis: Why would a country strongly influenced by Buddhism's reverence for life allow legalized, widely used abortion? Equally puzzling to many Westerners is the Japanese practice of mizuko rites, in which the parents of aborted fetuses pray for the well-being of these rejected "lives. " In this provocative investigation, William LaFleur examines abortion as a window on the culture and ethics of Japan. At the same time he contributes to the Western debate on abortion, exploring how the Japanese resolve their conflicting emotions privately and avoid the pro-life/pro-choice politics that sharply divide Americans on the issue.

Book Quality:: Excellent
ISBN-13:: 9780691029658
Publisher:: Princeton University Press
Date of Addition:: 03/04/17
Copyrighted By:: Princeton University Press
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Religion and Spirituality, Law, Legal Issues and Ethics, Philosophy
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Proofread By:: Daproim Africa
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