The Ethics of Existence
David argues that bringing new sentient beings into existence is inherently harmful due to the imbalance between pleasure and pain. He presents an axiological asymmetry, suggesting that while pleasure is good, its absence is not a detriment unless someone is deprived. Ultimately, he believes that the overall quality of life is so poor that it cannot be justified by any potential benefits to others.In this clip
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Is It Immoral To Have Children? | Talking with David Benatar
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