The question of whether or not abortion is morally permissible is a complex and difficult one to answer, evoking much emotion on both sides of the debate. Many factors must be taken into consideration when rendering a verdict in a discussion on abortion. For instance, whose right to life is more prevalent a mothers, or the unborn child's'? Another such factor is the viability criterion, used to determine the personhood of the fetus. It is …showed first 75 words of 3826 total…

…showed last 75 words of 3826 total…rhaps no problems whatsoever follow from the mere fact that someday even a fertilized ovum may be considered viable. 3. Thus, viability is a sound criterion for personhood. And has provided counter arguments which might be used against this argument, and has responded accordingly to all to show his argument superior. Thus, I believe Zaitchik does, in fact, succeed in showing that the objections to the viability criterion that he offers can be overcome. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**