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Against Adoptionā€Based Objections to Procreation.

Authors :
Hill, Scott
Source :
Pacific Philosophical Quarterly. Dec2024, Vol. 105 Issue 4, p541-554. 14p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

Many philosophers and members of the public think it is wrong to procreate. If one wants children, it is permissible to adopt. But procreation is allegedly impermissible because there is some respect in which adoption is better than procreation. There are two prominent variants of such objections. First, we have a duty to help others. Adopting a child from a poor country satisfies that duty. But procreation does not. Second, adding another person to a wealthy nation through procreation contributes to climate change. But adopting does not. I show that such objections are unsound. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02790750
Volume :
105
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pacific Philosophical Quarterly
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
181259895
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/papq.12472