PHIL 4 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Francis J. Beckwith, Special Pleading, Mecha
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The connotation of a term consists of its emotional or cultural association or suggestion, beyond the terms literal meaning (its denotation) Connotation can be useful for a number of reason. But in ethnical debates, it can be misleading and obviate rational dialogue. Suggestion the opposition isn"t in favor of life. Many abortion advocates want to have supportive social/ governmental mech. to help children. Apply beyond abortion, to murder and other aspects. Better avoided in a discussion that intends to del with the philosophical and ethnical issue at hand. **base on the premise that thomson agrees a fetus is a person** Argument for a woman"s right over her body. You have a right to control your own body-> so, you have the right to undergo abortion for any reason. It"s not clear that you have such personal autonomy (e. g. , laws against suicide, prostitution) over your body. The unborn entity isn"t a part of the woman"s body.
