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:

Rough-And-Tumble Play

Physical play that includes activities like running, jumping, and play fighting, essential for children's social and physical development.

Physical Activity

Any bodily movement produced by skeletal muscles that requires energy expenditure, including exercise and daily activities.

Clear-Cut-Attachment Phase

A stage in child development characterized by intense attachment behaviors and anxiety or distress during separation from primary caregivers.

Selective Attachment Phase

A stage in the development of attachment where an infant shows a strong preference for certain familiar people over others, typically occurring around 7-9 months of age.