Why does Thomson discuss opponents of abortion, who argue that since the fetus is a person with the right to life, and since abortion is a violation of that right, abortion is impermissible?
A) Thomson argues that a fetus is not a person.
B) Thomson argues that a fetus is a person.
C) Thomson argues that the fetus lacks the right to life.
D) Thomson argues that abortion does not necessarily violate the right to life.

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Thomson discusses this argument to challenge the assumption that abortion necessarily violates the fetus's right to life, using thought experiments to show that even if the fetus has a right to life, it does not automatically entail that abortion is impermissible.

Why Does Thomson Discuss Opponents of Abortion, Who Argue That