| Abstract [eng] |
This master’s thesis examines the problematics of defining life through the lens of contemporary philosophical theories and their interaction with legal regulation. The research focuses on three primary theories of the starting point of life protection: life protection from conception, from a specific stage of fetal development, and from birth. The study analyzes legal regulation models in various jurisdictions regarding abortion and artificial fertilization. The findings reveal that these models often lack adherence to a consistent philosophical theory, resulting in internal contradictions within the legal system. The thesis also explores how philosophical theories on defining life influence the flexibility or rigidity of legal regulation in addressing “borderline situations”. Based on the analysis, recommendations are provided for improving legal frameworks to ensure greater coherence and internal logic in the law. |
