Given the Following Position on Abortion, Identify Which of the Three

question 99

Short Answer

Given the following position on abortion, identify which of the three major ethical theories discussed in the text-utilitarianism, duty theory, or virtue ethics-it follows. Note that each theory may encompass several possible viewpoints on an issue.
Abortion should not be allowed. Whether abortion is done for the woman's convenience, health, or other reasons, the fact remains that taking a life is wrong. No number of good consequences can alter that fact.

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