Read Vaughn,  Doing Ethics , pp. 237-247 (Judith Jarvis Thompson,…

Read Vaughn,  Doing Ethics , pp. 237-247 (Judith Jarvis Thompson,…

Read Vaughn, Doing Ethics

, pp. 237-247 (Judith Jarvis Thompson, “A Defense of Abortion”) and pick a quote that is important to a major argument that the author is making.

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Then, do the following:

1. Explain the claim being made in that quote.
2. “Unpack” the argument that is developed in the text that supports the claim

• In other words, how does the philosopher support/prove the claim that you quoted?

1. Offer a counter-claim.

• What’s an opposing point of view on the issue the author is arguing about?

1. Develop a counter-argument

• In other words, use a reasoned argument to prove that your counterclaim is true.
• Remember, this is not a research paper, nor are we interested in opinion.
• The task is to offer a reasoned argument that comes to a logical conclusion

1. Provide relevant examples when necessary