Man In The Coma Being Killed By A Business Competitor

Part 1 Questions:

What is the key point being made in the introductory story about the man in the coma being killed by a business competitor?

What value does neuroscientist Dr. Daniel Bor place on consciousness? How does Dr. Bor's feeling about consciousness affect his stance on abortion?

The author of the article, Father Tad Pacholczyk, finds fault with Dr. Bor's reasoning that informed his stance on abortion. On what point does Father Pacholczyk disagree with Dr. Bor? Hint: A primary part of this answer should be an explanation for how Father Pacholczyk understands consciousness.

In looking at the way that Dr. Bor and Father Pacholczyk disagree, do you think that their disagreement is similar to the old query, “What comes first, the chicken or the egg?” Why or why not?

Opinion: Do you think that Father Pacholczyk debunks Dr. Bohr's reasoning, with this article? Why or why not? (4-5 sentences).

Opinion: Do you think that the issue of the morality of abortion is solved solely through the consideration of consciousness? Why or why not? (4-5 sentences).