Robert is a Kantian theorist and also believes that fetuses are persons from conception. Suppose Robert is trying to determine whether abortions are morally permissible in situations where the woman's life is in danger as a result of continuing the pregnancy. Which of the following should be the focus of Robert's deliberations?
A) whether aborting the pregnancy will have the best consequences overall
B) whether aborting the pregnancy will be an instance of violating a person's
Right to life
C) whether aborting the pregnancy would be legally allowed
D) whether aborting the pregnancy would be a justifiable instance of overriding a person's right to life
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