Abstract

The article aims to ethically evaluate selective abortion and eugenics, as well as to analyze the practical feasibility of comparing both terms to legitimate, or not, the prohibition of this form of interruption of pregnancy. To this end, the concept of “abortion” will be studied, emphasizing the notion of “selective abortion”. Likewise, the concept of “eugenics”, its origins, objectives, and consequences will be explained. Next, several arguments comparing selective abortion with eugenics will be presented, along with possible counterarguments. Finally, the inviolability of human life, the humanity of the fetus, and the ethical viability of the so-called “liberal eugenics” will be explained. Concludes that, because eugenics is not a homogeneous concept, comparing it with selective abortion to delegitimize its legality or ethical viability is not feasible.