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Subquestions for 24.01 paper \#8

Main question: Why and in what sense does Thomson allow the premise
that the fetus is a person from the moment of conception?  What is the
philosophical interest of this opening strategy?

Subquestions:
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\item The premise, in what sense Thomson allows it, and why

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\item What does it entail to be a person?

\item What does it mean to allow a premise?

\item Why does Thomson think it is helpful to argue from this position?

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\item Thomson's strategy and its philosophical interest

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\item Why does Thomson argue from a premise she does not believe?

\item What does allowing this premise allow Thomson to do?

\item How does arguing from this premise strengthen the defense of abortion?

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