On Hursthouse's view, why does it matter whether an abortion occurs earlier or later in the pregnancy?
A) Our emotions and attitudes toward the fetus change as it develops
B) The moral status of the fetus changes as it develops
C) The fetus acquires rights when its brain reaches a certain developmental mark
D) Other people will judge a late-stage abortion more harshly
E) It may become more dangerous to have an abortion later on

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Hursthouse emphasizes the importance of our emotions and attitudes, which can change as the fetus develops, affecting the moral considerations of abortion.

On Hursthouse's View, Why Does It Matter Whether an Abortion