Abortion has been practiced throughout history. In fact, Aristotle viewed abortion as a backup to contraception. When did he believe life begins?
A) At the moment of conception
B) When crucial organs were formed
C) When the mother felt the baby move
D) At the moment of birth

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Aristotle believed that life begins when crucial organs were formed, which typically occurs several weeks after conception. He also believed that early-stage fetuses lacked certain qualities that were necessary for personhood, including consciousness and the ability to feel pain.

Abortion Has Been Practiced Throughout History