Explain, reconstruct, and evaluate Thomson’s argument for pro-choice. At a minimum, you should consider the starting point of Thomson’s argument in her characterization of the anti-abortion stance regarding the personhood status of the fetus.

Explain, reconstruct, and evaluate Thomson’s argument for pro-choice. At a minimum, you should consider the starting point of Thomson’s argument in her characterization of the anti-abortion stance regarding the personhood status of the fetus. Then proceed to discuss, in detail, the unconscious violinist example and Thomson’s conclusion regarding the example. Next, consider some objections to Thomson presents to her own argument and how she responds to those objections by constructing different analogies. Is Thomson successful in responding to the objections or not (evaluation)? In the end, what position is Thomson actually defending regarding abortion? As always, you should provide plenty of examples to illustrate your claims throughout the paper, and offer forceful evidence for your research.

Explain, reconstruct, and evaluate Thomson’s argument for pro-choice. At a minimum, you should consider the starting point of Thomson’s argument in her characterization of the anti-abortion stance regarding the personhood status of the fetus.
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