According to Marquis, "Of course, this value of a future-like-ours argument, if sound, shows only that abortion is ____________ wrong, not that it is wrong in any and all circumstances."
A) spiritually
B) prima facie
C) contingently
D) legalistically

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Marquis argues that his "future-like-ours" argument shows only that abortion is prima facie wrong, meaning it is wrong in most cases but not necessarily in all circumstances. Therefore, option A, spiritually, and D, legalistically, are not relevant. Option C, contingently, is too vague and does not accurately reflect Marquis's argument.

According to Marquis, "Of Course, This Value of a Future-Like-Ours