Mary Troxell
Muenzberg
November 28, 2016
PHI 202-02
Approximately 3,000 babies are aborted each day in the United States, according to the Abortion Index. You can terminate a fetus 's life either by procedurally removing the fetus from the mother or taking a pill. Generally, it is defined as a medical procedure performed by a physician who takes a fetus from its mother, cutting off nutrients, air, and essentially, all life from their innocent body. This may produce a graphic image within your mind, but it accurately depicts an abortion, killing an innocent life. Abortion is politically, religiously, and personally debated among American citizens. Many people who obtain pro-choice views argue that a fetus is not yet a “person” and therefore, …show more content…
That infant, bearing malice or tragedy, will become a specific human adult (hereafter ‘the relevant adult’). I will assume that this relevant adult is normally functioning, and hence that the fetus has a future like that of a normal adult. On this assumption, it seems the fetus would be deprived of a future-like-ours if killed.” He explains that even fetuses have futures and opportunities ahead of them, and couples or mothers should not decide their baby’s fate. Every human being deserves a future, taking that away from anyone can cause pain and harm.
In Don Marquis’s article, Abortion Is Immoral, he argues, “The loss of one’s life is one of the greatest losses one can suffer. The loss of one’s life deprives one of all the experiences, activities, projects, and enjoyments that would otherwise have constituted one 's future.” Both Don Marquis and Eric Reitan explain the importance of someone 's life, fetus or not. If you kill a human being you are committing the crime of not allowing them to have a future and not being able to experience the world. Fetuses deserve just as much opportunities than an infant or an …show more content…
People will always be in disagreement with such a controversial topic. Pro-life or Pro-choice, many times people cannot change your opinion. Abortion is not morally right because fetuses are considered human beings and deserve basic human rights. In the book, Injustice, Inequality and Ethics, by Robin Barrow, Barrow explains that there are always different viewpoints regarding abortion. There is the view that the fetus has a right to live, and there is a view that it 's the mother 's choice to do what she wants with her body. Rarely, can we change someone 's view on something they firmly believe or support. Barrow states, “Our tasks is precisely to challenge and critically consider all and any such viewpoints.” Barrow wants people to understand that they may not change someone 's opinion on this matter, however, they should challenge the opposite viewpoint while considering their argument as well. Taking an innocent adult, child, or fetus, is not acceptable, and is morally incorrect. Fetuses are human beings who should have basic human rights, therefore, without the mother at risk of complications, terminating their life is ethically and morally
Muenzberg
November 28, 2016
PHI 202-02
Approximately 3,000 babies are aborted each day in the United States, according to the Abortion Index. You can terminate a fetus 's life either by procedurally removing the fetus from the mother or taking a pill. Generally, it is defined as a medical procedure performed by a physician who takes a fetus from its mother, cutting off nutrients, air, and essentially, all life from their innocent body. This may produce a graphic image within your mind, but it accurately depicts an abortion, killing an innocent life. Abortion is politically, religiously, and personally debated among American citizens. Many people who obtain pro-choice views argue that a fetus is not yet a “person” and therefore, …show more content…
That infant, bearing malice or tragedy, will become a specific human adult (hereafter ‘the relevant adult’). I will assume that this relevant adult is normally functioning, and hence that the fetus has a future like that of a normal adult. On this assumption, it seems the fetus would be deprived of a future-like-ours if killed.” He explains that even fetuses have futures and opportunities ahead of them, and couples or mothers should not decide their baby’s fate. Every human being deserves a future, taking that away from anyone can cause pain and harm.
In Don Marquis’s article, Abortion Is Immoral, he argues, “The loss of one’s life is one of the greatest losses one can suffer. The loss of one’s life deprives one of all the experiences, activities, projects, and enjoyments that would otherwise have constituted one 's future.” Both Don Marquis and Eric Reitan explain the importance of someone 's life, fetus or not. If you kill a human being you are committing the crime of not allowing them to have a future and not being able to experience the world. Fetuses deserve just as much opportunities than an infant or an …show more content…
People will always be in disagreement with such a controversial topic. Pro-life or Pro-choice, many times people cannot change your opinion. Abortion is not morally right because fetuses are considered human beings and deserve basic human rights. In the book, Injustice, Inequality and Ethics, by Robin Barrow, Barrow explains that there are always different viewpoints regarding abortion. There is the view that the fetus has a right to live, and there is a view that it 's the mother 's choice to do what she wants with her body. Rarely, can we change someone 's view on something they firmly believe or support. Barrow states, “Our tasks is precisely to challenge and critically consider all and any such viewpoints.” Barrow wants people to understand that they may not change someone 's opinion on this matter, however, they should challenge the opposite viewpoint while considering their argument as well. Taking an innocent adult, child, or fetus, is not acceptable, and is morally incorrect. Fetuses are human beings who should have basic human rights, therefore, without the mother at risk of complications, terminating their life is ethically and morally