Tooley anticipates three counterexamples to his view


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Tooley - Abortion and Infanticide

1. Tooley points out that the liberal position involves a particular theoretical challenge. Using the conservative position as a contrast, carefully explain this problem.

2. Tooley argues that neither the fetus nor the neonate has a serious right to life. Provide this argument.

3. Tooley anticipates three counterexamples to his view. Explain why each would be troubling. How does he respond?

4. Explain Tooley's 'moral symmetry principle with respect to action and inaction'. You may use the alphabet soup formalization if you prefer, or you may use the cat-person thought experiment to explain the principle. Briefly, how does the moral symmetry principle apply to the issue of the fetus and its potential?

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