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Foetuses, famous violinists, and the right to continued aid
Philosophical Quarterly 33 (132):259-278 (1983)
Abstract
Critique of J.J. Thomson's well-known defense of abortion. Tries to show that Thomson is wrong that abortion is a violation of the fetus's right to life because there is an important difference between the way the fetus is dependent on the pregnant woman and the way the patient is dependent on the violinist.My notes
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