W4 Q - Jarvis Thompson's Violinist Flashcards
What is Thompson’s perspective on the claim that a fetus is a person?
Thompson disagrees with the claim but allows it for the sake of argument.
In the case of the violinist, what does Thompson say is morally right?
That it would be nice of you to remain attached, but you are not obligated to do so.
What is the “Right to life” according to Thompson?
The right to not be killed unjustly.
When does someone have the right to use your body?
When you grant someone the right.
Does Thompson think that voluntary intercourse without protection gives the fetus the right to use her body?
No
What is the case of the violinist supposed to show?
That the right to life is not always more morally important than the right to decide what happens to one’s body.
According to Thompson, is a person always morally responsible to accept the consequences of her actions when she made the action voluntarily, knowing the possible results, and is able to prevent the consequences?
No
According to Thompson, does a mother have the right to secure the death of her unborn child when the pregnancy is not the result of failed contraception or rape?
Yes
What does the case of the burglar show?
That you are not responsible for the preventable consequences of your actions.
How often does Thompson think that abortion is morally impermissable?
Sometimes
What claim does Thompson assume for the sake of argument?
That a fetus is a person from the moment of conception.
When does Thompson think that abortion is morally impermissible?
When the woman has given the fetus the right to use her body.
