Thesis (Ph. D.)--University of Alberta, 2009. / Title from pdf file main screen (viewed on Nov. 16, 2009). "A thesis submitted to the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, [Department of] Philosophy, University of Alberta." Includes bibliographical references.

稿本 / 論文(碩士)--香港中文大學硏究院哲學學部,1992. / 參考文獻: leaves i-vii / 盧傑雄. / Chapter （I) --- 導論 / Chapter (II) --- 道德危機與契約論 / Chapter (II.1) --- 道德危機之形成 / Chapter (II.2) --- 工具理性與道德証成 / Chapter (II.3) --- 經濟人(Homo economicus)與契約論 / Chapter (II.4) --- 市場與道德功能 / Chapter (III) --- 高契爾的契約式道德理論 / Chapter （III.1) --- 理性的個人與合理的選擇 / Chapter (III.2) --- 零和對局(Zero-sum Gsme)與非零和對局 (Non-zero-sum Game) / Chapter (III.2.1) --- 二人零和對局中的合理選擇原 則 / Chapter （III.2.2) --- 二 人非零和對局與囚徒的兩難 / Chapter (III.3) --- 合理的選擇理論與契約式的道德理 論 / Chapter (III.3.1) --- 初始的討價還價境況（initial bargaining position 與洛克式條件 (Lockean Proviso)) / Chapter （III.3.2) --- 大中取小地相對的退譲原則 (The minimax relative concession principle)與分配的公正原則 / Chapter (IV) --- 遵從間題(The Compliance problem) 與合理的道德 (Rational morality) / Chapter (V) --- 遵從道德原則：理性還是不理性? / Chapter (V.1) --- 循瓌問題 / Chapter （V.2) --- 性向的間題 / Chapter (V.3) --- 合理的性向與自由的選擇

I use a brand of social contract theory derived from David Gauthier to delimit precisely what might be permissible in the methods of conception and gestation of a child. More specifically, Gauthier posits a rule that is supposed to govern behavior among individuals prior to but in anticipation of the rise of social interaction. I argue that this rule can be appropriately applied to the interactions between a parent and her unborn child. I review other social contract models in an effort to show that Gauthier's is preferable to these. I also address other accounts concerned with parental obligations to the unborn, to see how these fare against Gauthier's. I conclude that, because of its breadth of applicability, as well as its plausibility, Gauthier's model is a powerful force for guiding us through these issues.

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