In what way is Marquis's criticism of abortion distinct from those that appeal to the wrongness of killing potential persons?
A) Marquis's view does not appeal to the category of personhood.
B) Marquis's view requires the fetus to be at least somewhat aware of its future.
C) Marquis thinks that killing potential persons is unproblematic.
D) None of the above

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Marquis's argument is distinct from those that appeal to the wrongness of killing potential persons because he does not base his argument on the concept of personhood. Rather, he believes that what makes killing wrong is the loss of a valuable future, which applies to all human beings, regardless of their personhood status.

In What Way Is Marquis's Criticism of Abortion Distinct from Those