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The Morality Paradox - Paul Bloom | Maiden Mother Matriarch 94

Maiden Mother Matriarch with Louise Perry

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Exploring the Moral Dilemma of Favoring Children vs. Ethnicity

Ethnicities are like large families where there is a genetic and gender affinity within the group. If favoring one's children is allowed, should favoring one's ethnicity also be permissible? The moral justification for favoring children is not solely based on genetic ties but on personal connections and the future. The special bond with children is more about the personal connection rather than genetic relation, evident in cases like adopting a child. Therefore, the moral dilemma lies in prioritizing personal connections over genetic ties when favoring children.

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