According to Thomson, the Most Common Defense of the Claim

question 68

Multiple Choice

According to Thomson, the most common defense of the claim that the fetus is a person from the moment of conception

• A) Relies on religious premises.
• B) Is a "slippery slope" argument.
• C) Begs the question.
• D) Equivocates on the meaning of the word "person."

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