Do you think we can find evidence that a growing fetus has any of the criteria o

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Do you think we can find evidence that a growing fetus has any of the criteria or traits of being a person discussed in the lectures or readings (consciousness, having a brain, nerves, interests…) For instance, how can we tell/know that the fetus has "consciousness or the ability to feel pain"? Can you think of other traits for which we can find evidence that they exist or they do not? Develop TWO EXAMPLEs and explain at least TWO DIFFERENT philosophic views on the question, and their relevance to problem you’re analyzing . Cite TWO BRIEF QUOTATIONS — sentence or less

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Growing fetus Traits are derived from the ancestors. DNA plays an important role in inherited characteristics. The traits are obtained at the time of conception itself.

For Example,

1.The growing fetus can feel the mother and listen to her words and even music.

2. The growing fetus can react to the loud sounds in the second trimester.

3. The fetus can taste the food in the womb itself.

4. The eye color and hair color can be originated from the parents.

Different Philosophic views:

1. The fetus becomes as a human at the time of conception itself.

2.The pregnant mother mental states determine the physical, Psychological and social growth of the growing fetus.

3. Ancient ancestors say, at the time of birth only, the soul enters into the body.

The law in Utah ensures the doctor to give anesthesia to a growing fetus before an abortion as the fetus can feel pain. The U.S federal government also insists to give pain medication for the fetus at the gestational age of greater than 22 weeks before an abortion. By thirteen week the fetus response to pain by responding to the stimulants of the nervous system.

" Personality begins from the time of conception".

" Growing fetus depends on emotional interaction".

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