Asked by Gabby Cortes on Apr 24, 2024
What problem does J. J. Thomson set aside?
A) The problem of fetal personhood
B) The problem of partial birth abortion
C) The problem of unintended consequences
D) The problem that there is no constitutional right to privacy
Fetal Personhood
The ethical and legal concept relating to the rights or moral considerations given to fetuses.
Partial Birth Abortion
A controversial term used to describe a late-term abortion procedure where the fetus is partially delivered before termination.
Constitutional Right
A right provided and protected by a country's constitution, often considered fundamental to the citizens' freedom and justice.
- Describe the philosophical arguments concerning fetal personhood and the moral rights of women.
- Understand the ethical theories and thought experiments used to argue for or against abortion rights.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the philosophical arguments concerning fetal personhood and the moral rights of women.
- Understand the ethical theories and thought experiments used to argue for or against abortion rights.