Study Questions

  1. What is Marquis’s explanation of why the abortion debate seems intractable? Do you agree with his diagnosis? Why or why not?
  2. Why is it wrong, according to Marquis, to kill adult humans? What implications does this have for the morality of abortion? Do you think his account is correct? Defend your answer.
  3. Does it follow from Marquis’s view that using contraception is wrong? Why or why not?
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