
Opting Out
Conscience and Cooperation in a Pluralistic Society
David S. Oderberg(Author)
Institute of Economic Affairs (Publisher)
Published on 5. July 2018
Book
Paperback/Softback
152 pages
978-0-255-36761-5 (ISBN)
Description
Should people with deeply held objections to certain practices be allowed to opt out of involvement with them?
Should a Christian baker who objects to homosexuality be allowed to deny service to a customer seeking a cake for a gay wedding?
Should a Catholic nurse be able to refuse to contribute to the provision of abortions without losing her job?
The law increasingly answers no to such questions. But David Oderberg argues that this is a mistake. He contends that in such cases, opting out should be understood as part of a right of dissociation – and that this right needs better legal protection than it now enjoys.
Should a Christian baker who objects to homosexuality be allowed to deny service to a customer seeking a cake for a gay wedding?
Should a Catholic nurse be able to refuse to contribute to the provision of abortions without losing her job?
The law increasingly answers no to such questions. But David Oderberg argues that this is a mistake. He contends that in such cases, opting out should be understood as part of a right of dissociation – and that this right needs better legal protection than it now enjoys.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 127 mm
Thickness: 13 mm
Weight
218 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-255-36761-5 (9780255367615)
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07/2018
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By David S. Oderberg