Paper Topics—PHI 292
Answer one and only one of the following numbered
questions. Please ensure that you answer
each part of the numbered question you select to answer. Your essay needs to be typewritten, in black
ink, double-spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides. You must either use MLA or CMS style. I prefer Times New Roman font, size twelve. Lastly, your essay needs to be at least four
FULL pages in length, but the essay should not exceed six pages. If you should have any questions, please let
me know.
1. Judith
Jarvis Thomson observes that a fetus is no more a person than is an acorn an
oak tree. Assume that she is absolutely
right about that. Now, consider to what
extent, if any, abortion remains a controversial issue even if this assumption
is granted. In other words, just as
Thomson grants (for the sake of argument) a right to life to the fetus and then
argues for abortion, grant Thomson her analogy, and then consider whether or
not there are any complications that remain.
If there are any, identify them.
If there are none, be sure to explain why. This question requires that you look
seriously at the implications of Thomson’s analogy.
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