In "Homo Faber," Max Frisch challenges the notion that abortion is unnatural by pointing out that labeling it as such would lead to dismissing many technological and medical advancements. For instance, if we consider abortion as an unnatural act based on current beliefs, then it would follow that we should reject various inventions and medical interventions that improve human life, including penicillin and eyeglasses. This line of reasoning highlights a contradiction in the argument against abortion.
Frisch's perspective encourages a broader understanding of what constitutes natural and unnatural in human experience. By drawing comparisons to technological innovations, he suggests that human progress often involves modifying or intervening in the natural order. This reflection prompts readers to reconsider the implications of framing abortion as unnatural and invites a dialogue on the complexities of human decisions in relation to health and ethics.