Pro-Choice: Analysis of Thompson's Article, A Defense of AbortionWorks Cited MissingIn Judith Jarvis Thompson's article "A Defense of Abortion" explores the different arguments against abortion presented by Pro-Life Activists, then attempts to refute these notions by using different analogies or making up "for examples" to support his point that women have the right to have an abortion. Explain why abortion is morally permissible using different circumstances in which she becomes pregnant, such as rape or an unplanned pregnancy. Thomson's main idea is to show why pro-life activists are wrong in their beliefs. He also wants to demonstrate that even if the fetus inside a woman's body had the right to life (as argued by Pro – Lifers), this right does not imply that the fetus has everything it needs to survive, including use of the woman's body to live. stay alive. To support his thesis, Thomson first begins with an analogy that compares an acorn from an oak tree to the fetus in a woman's body. Start by exposing the point of view of the Pro – Lifers; “It is concluded that the fetus is… a person from the moment of conception” (p. 113). He then goes on to say, "similar things might be said about the development of an acorn into an oak, and it does not follow that acorns are oaks..." (Page 113). This analogy helps illustrate how much she disagrees with this pro-life argument. She calls it a “slippery slope” and goes on to say, “…it is disconcerting that abortion opponents rely on it so heavily and uncritically” (page 113). Although Thomson makes it clear that he does not agree with the idea that a fetus is a person (...I think the premise is false, that the fetus is not a person from that......middle of the paper. ..... main for that hour – which it would be indecent of her to refuse” (page 119) My problem with this scenario is that she leaves it unfinished. What would happen to the child that would be born if the pregnancy lasted only one? now? it wouldn't be a big deal. It's the next part (taking care of a child) that lasts the rest of your life and is very important. I also feel like Thompson makes assumptions, which makes things easier for her to argue his points. In his first discussion about the violinist, he says "I guess you would consider it outrageous..." (Page 114) I assume that people who read his article will automatically agree with his views. article focuses too much on why Pro-Life ideas are wrong, instead of why Pro-Choice is right.