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, which was different for males and females
C) When the mother felt the baby move
D) At the moment of birth

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Aristotle believed that life began when crucial organs were formed, which was different for males and females. This was usually several weeks after conception. Therefore, he did not believe that abortion in the early stages of pregnancy was equivalent to killing a living human being.

Abortion Has Been Practiced Throughout History