Judith Jarvis Thomson

Judith Jarvis Thomson is a prominent philosopher known for her work in applied ethics, particularly in discussions surrounding abortion and moral philosophy. One of her most influential arguments is the "Violinist" thought experiment, which questions the ethics of forcing a person to sustain another's life against their will. Thomson uses this scenario to argue that while fetuses may have some moral standing, a woman's right to control her own body may justify abortion in many cases. Her work has significantly shaped the debate on reproductive rights and the moral implications of bodily autonomy.