Thomson considers an argument that begins from the premise that
A) Abortion is immoral.
B) The fetus is a person.
C) The mother has no rights.
D) Rape is immoral.

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Thomson's argument, particularly in her famous essay "A Defense of Abortion," begins with the premise that the fetus is a person from the moment of conception. She uses this premise to explore the moral implications of abortion, even granting the fetus personhood, to argue that abortion can still be morally permissible under certain circumstances. This approach allows her to address the strongest possible argument against abortion and demonstrate that abortion can be morally justified without denying the personhood of the fetus.

Thomson Considers an Argument That Begins from the Premise That