I gave a survey to see what students already know about abortion in the U.S. and key ideas in the philosophical debate on abortion. I think the last answer on Roe v. Wade is my favorite.
Q: What was decided in Roe v. Wade?
A: That abortion is legal in certain instances like rape.
A: Abortion is fine.
A: That a person has rights to their self being.
A: Women rights.
Q: What is "personhood"?
A: The rights of a persons being.
A: It is your own, your personal beings and belonging
Q: Can beings that are not fully rational or self-aware have rights?
A: Yes unless they are harming others. They can drive a car but if they hit pedestrians constantly they should lose their license.
A: No, not if they are not born but yes because the people who created this person are responsible.
Women rights.
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