Abortion

Question 1

What was the basis for Thomson’s violinist theory?

Answer 1

You wake up and find yourself back to back with a famous violinist, who’s using your kidneys to survive. You were kidnapped and are being used against your will, but if you unplug the violinist he will die.

Question 2

What was the message of Thomson’s violinist theory?

Answer 2

The baby has no right to non-consensual occupation of your body so you may terminate it, leading to its death.

Used in terms of rape, saying the baby was unwanted and you were impregnated against your will.

Question 3

What was the basis for Thomson’s expanding child theory?

Answer 3

You’re in a tiny house with a growing child, who’s is going to crush you to death. Nobody can intervene but the owner of the house can stop their death through self-defense.

Question 4

What was the message of the expanding child theory?

Answer 4

• Nobody