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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