The Flaws in Thomsons Violinist Argument for Abortion

violinist does not have a right to use someone else’s body. Allowing a violinist to use one’s kidneys is an act of kindness; therefore, one can abort at their consciousness. Thompon defends a mother’s termination of a 7-month pregnancy as insane since it is like killing a live baby. He argues that a mother shouldn't abort the fetus because of a trip or vacation abroad. Thomson’s defense for abortion is absurd, and abortion is never morally permissible. His argument raises questions about the fet...