Why Does Thomson Discuss Opponents of Abortion, Who Argue That

question 994

Multiple Choice

Why does Thomson discuss opponents of abortion, who argue that since the fetus is a person with the right to life, and since abortion is a violation of that right, abortion is impermissible?

• A) Thomson argues that a fetus is not a person.
• B) Thomson argues that a fetus is a person.
• C) Thomson argues that the fetus lacks the right to life.
• D) Thomson argues that abortion does not necessarily violate the right to life.

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