According to Thomson, "If anyone does wish to deduce 'he has a right' from ___________, then all the same he must surely grant that there are cases in which it is not morally required of you that you allow that violinist to use your kidneys, and in which he does not have a right to use them, and in which you do not do him an injustice if you refuse."
A) 'you ought'
B) 'social law'
C) 'religion'
D) 'precedent'

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Thomson is using the scenario of the violinist to illustrate the limitations and nuances of the concept of rights. She argues that even if one believes that there is a moral duty to help the violinist, it does not necessarily follow that the violinist has a right to use one's kidneys, as there may be other factors to consider (such as bodily autonomy). Therefore, the blank can be filled with the phrase 'you ought', as Thomson is pointing out that even if there is a moral imperative to act a certain way, it does not mean that the other person automatically has a right to your actions.

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