Label the Following Examples of Method II Arguments (Regarding Abortion)

question 30

Short Answer

Label the following examples of Method II arguments (regarding abortion) as examples of what kind of life has moral worth: Species Criterion (S), Modified Species Criterion (MS), Strict Potentiality Criterion (SP), Modified Potentiality Criterion (MP), or Actual Possession Criterion (A). There are some human beings that do not have full moral status because they do not actually have the ability to think and communicate, for example, those in a persistent vegetative state.

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Definitions:

Fetus

A developing human from roughly eight weeks after conception to the moment of birth.

Inflammatory Response

The body's immune response to infection or injury, intended to eliminate the cause of damage and initiate healing.

Influenza

An extremely contagious viral disease affecting the respiratory system, characterized by fever, intense aches, and frequently spreading through epidemics.

Breast Milk

The milk produced by human breasts following childbirth, highly recommended for feeding infants due to its nutritional content and health benefits.