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Antinatalism & Negative Utilitarianism: Why is it Wrong?

Based Camp | Simone & Malcolm Collins

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Exploring Antinatalism: Happiness, Suffering, and Value

This chapter critically analyzes antinatalism, questioning the validity of its beliefs around happiness and suffering. It discusses how societal standards influence perceptions of life's value, using thought experiments like Sisyphus to illustrate contradictions in antinatalist reasoning. The exploration delves into the philosophical implications of negative utilitarianism, challenging the intrinsic value of emotional states and confronting uncomfortable moral conclusions.

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