Author Question: On what grounds does Pruss argue that the fertilized egg is not a part of the mother? a. The ... (Read 39 times)

jman1234

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On what grounds does Pruss argue that the fertilized egg is not a part of the
  mother?


 
 

a. The fertilized egg is genetically distinct from the mother.
  b. The fertilized egg engages in selfdirected behavior such as releasing
  hormones that trigger changes in the woman.
  c. If the fertilized egg were merely a part of the mother, it would have to be a
  part of the father for the same reason. But thats absurd.
  d. All of the above



Question 2

According to Hursthouses theory of virtue, womens rights to privacy, bodily
  selfdetermination and autonomy are of relatively little importance.


 
 

a. True
  b. False




sierrahalpin

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Answer to Question 2

ANS: True



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