Introduction to Ethics

Study Questions

Marquis Lecture

1.) Why does Marquis reject Thomson's argument?

2.) What are the pro-abortion and anti-abortion arguments regarding a fetus' right to life?  What does Marquis think is wrong with both pro-abortion and anti-abortion arguments regarding a fetus' right to life?

3.) What does FLO stand for and why does Marquis think it provides a reason for why killing is wrong?

4.) What are the four reasons Marquis thinks FLO is correct?

5.) What are the four objections to the FLO account, and how does he resond to each?