Better Never To Have Been by David Benatar
The Harm of Coming into Existence
This philosophical work delves into the controversial and thought-provoking argument that coming into existence is always a harm and that it would be better if humans had never been born. The author presents the idea that life inherently involves suffering, and the pleasures we experience do not outweigh the pain and hardships we endure. Through a meticulous examination of ethical and existential questions, the book challenges readers to reconsider the moral implications of procreation and the value of life itself, ultimately advocating for a more compassionate view towards non-existence.
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- Published
- 2006
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- South African
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- 256-272
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- English
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