Reconstructing Parentage

Gregg Strauss (University of Virginia)

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Cambridge University Press
27 March 2025

Social & political philosophy; Jurisprudence & philosophy of law; Contract law; Family law: children; Medical & healthcare law

Reconstructing Parentage is a comprehensive investigation into what makes someone a parent. Drawing on liberal-egalitarian philosophy, the book argues that the community must ensure children's basic rights, including their right to a parent. In light of parenthood's political foundation, no adult could have a natural right or duty to parent based in genetics, procreation, caregiving, or intentions. Nevertheless, by scrutinizing existing law, the book uncovers a limited role for each intuitive basis of parentage and reassembles them into a pluralistic system of parentage law. Reconstructing Parentage offers a timely and thought-provoking analysis of a complex and contentious issue in modern society.

By: Gregg Strauss (University of Virginia)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
ISBN: 9781009485463
ISBN 10: 1009485466
Pages: 306
Publication Date: 27 March 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Further / Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

1. Political parenthood; 2. Parentage by genetics; 3. Parents by procreation; 4. Parents by caregiving; 5. Parents by agreement; 6. Parentage conflicts.

Gregg Strauss is a Professor of Law at the University of Virginia School of Law, where he is co-director of the Family Law Center.