Which of the Following Best Captures Thomson's Argument That Abortion

question 546

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best captures Thomson's argument that abortion is sometimes morally permissible?

• A) A fetus is not a person; so, it doesn't have the right to life.
• B) Justly killing a fetus does not violate its right to life, and some abortions are cases of just killing.
• C) A fetus is only a potential person; so, its right to life is of lesser worth than an adult human's rights.
• D) A Good Samaritan would not actually sacrifice his or her freedom for the famous violinist; so, someone can meet the standard set by the Good Samaritan while having an abortion.

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