I understand “democratic culture” as a conventionalism referring to the consideration of rights and freedoms in Western societies (say, the European Union). The right to abortion as part of “Human Rights” is controversial in other contexts.
This is a question of cultural evolution. Infanticide was acceptable in Old Rome—but not tolerable to early Christians. It would be difficult to explain the cultural understanding of the right to life in each specific case. In my opinion, those of us interested in moral progress should put first the mutual perception of empathy and benevolence as the basis of human relations of extreme trust.
“democratic culture” → could you elaborate why this is a cultural thing?
I take it as about equality
I understand “democratic culture” as a conventionalism referring to the consideration of rights and freedoms in Western societies (say, the European Union). The right to abortion as part of “Human Rights” is controversial in other contexts.
Could you explain how is abortion different in non democratic cultures in your opinion?
This is a question of cultural evolution. Infanticide was acceptable in Old Rome—but not tolerable to early Christians. It would be difficult to explain the cultural understanding of the right to life in each specific case. In my opinion, those of us interested in moral progress should put first the mutual perception of empathy and benevolence as the basis of human relations of extreme trust.