Study Questions

  1. What is the point of the case of the violinist? What does Thomson conclude from the case? Do you agree with her? Why or why not?
  2. What is the right to life,according to Thomson? Under what circumstances does Thomson think it is permissible to kill someone who has a right to life? Do you find her account plausible?
  3. What is Thomson’s final verdict on abortion? In what cases does she believe it is morally permissible? Do you agree with her? Defend your answer.
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