What is a person, and what role does personhood play in the abortion debate? As part of your answer, explain the two competing perceptions of personhood and evaluate them. Which conception of personhood do you lean toward, or is there a third conception that would be better? Explain how a Kantian would evaluate the ethics of abortion given your chosen version of personhood. Does your preferred conception of personhood align with your views on the permissibility of abortion? If yes, does your view of personhood align with your views on the treatment of non-human animals? If not, how can you reconcile your beliefs?

What is a person, and what role does personhood play in the abortion debate? As part of your answer, explain the two competing perceptions of personhood and evaluate them. Which conception of personhood do you lean toward, or is there a third conception that would be better? Explain how a Kantian would evaluate the ethics of abortion given your chosen version of personhood. Does your preferred conception of personhood align with your views on the permissibility of abortion? If yes, does your view of personhood align with your views on the treatment of non-human animals? If not, how can you reconcile your beliefs?