Explain What Thomson Means When She Says, "If Anyone Does

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Essay

Explain what Thomson means when she says, "If anyone does wish to deduce 'he has a right' from you ought,' then all the same he must surely grant that there are cases in which it is not morally required of you that you allow that violinist to use your kidneys, and in which he does not have a right to use them, and in which you do not do him an injustice if you refuse."

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Definitions:

Amino Acid Transmitters

Chemical substances in the brain that act as neurotransmitters, including glutamate and GABA, playing key roles in transmitting signals across the synaptic gap between neurons.

Neurochemical Neurons

Specialized neurons that produce and release chemicals (neurotransmitters) to communicate with other neurons, influencing a wide array of functions and behaviors.

Sympathetic System

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for stressful or emergency situations, often referred to as the "fight or flight" response.

Parasympathetic System

The Parasympathetic System is a branch of the autonomic nervous system responsible for conserving energy and promoting "rest and digest" bodily functions.