PHI 2396 Study Guide - Final Guide: The Slippery Slope, Zygote, Fetus

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Growth of the fetus is a developmental process, and most people recognize that the developmental stage of the fetus is an important factor to say whether or not it has moral status of a person. Drawing line for when abortion is or is not considered morally acceptable, and is difficult to do since fetal development is a continuous process. Conservatives may draw lines at implantation (2 weeks) but liberal at viability (23-24 weeks) If looking for moral ground to draw line, personal opinion is not enough. The slippery slope argument discusses this issue, which boonin calls the single most common argument against abortion . It says that because the process is continuous from birth to adult, the zygote has the same rights as adult human, and there"s no point in the process at which there is a significant change. Medical system"s goal is to conquer illness or at least delay death.