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A person is defined by external factors
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It is not solely intrinsic properties of someone that defines them as being a person. The definition of a person is context dependent.
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Abortion »
Abortion
Abortion☜A map exploring the issues arising in the abortion debate.☜F1CEB7
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Definition of Person »
Definition of Person
Definition of Person☜Central to the debate about abortion is the question of what defines a person. Often, the point of stasis in this debate involves the moment that a persons life begins and when their rights as such should be recognized by society.☜FFB597
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A person is defined by external factors
A person is defined by external factors☜It is not solely intrinsic properties of someone that defines them as being a person. The definition of a person is context dependent.☜59C6EF
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A person's life begins when the law determines so »
A person's life begins when the law determines so
A person's life begins when the law determines so☜☜9FDEF6
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Others' empathy is the basis for a right to life »
Others' empathy is the basis for a right to life
Others' empathy is the basis for a right to life☜Few people assert that animals in general have a right to life, though many oppose inflicting suffering. What sets humans apart from the animals we farm is that due to our intellect and ability to communicate, we are aware if someone is killed, and empathy and/or fear create suffering.☜9FDEF6
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A person's life begins at birth »
A person's life begins at birth
A person's life begins at birth☜A persons life begins at birth—i.e. when there is a live baby outside the womb.☜9FDEF6
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Sanctity of life is a morally subjective view »
Sanctity of life is a morally subjective view
Sanctity of life is a morally subjective view☜Sanctity of human life (and whether a conceptus counts as a life) is a morally subjective view.☜9FDEF6
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A person ought to be defined by intrinsic properties »
A person ought to be defined by intrinsic properties
A person ought to be defined by intrinsic properties☜If a person were defined by extrinsic properties, then a being that would qualify as a person in one context might not qualify as a person in a different context, despite being one and the same being.☜EF597B
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