Antinatalism
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Anti Natalism Rejectionist Philosophy From Buddhism To Benatar
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Author : Ken Coates
language : en
Publisher: First Edition Design Pub.
Release Date : 2014-03-24
Anti Natalism Rejectionist Philosophy From Buddhism To Benatar written by Ken Coates and has been published by First Edition Design Pub. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-03-24 with Philosophy categories.
The last few decades seem to have begun what has been called 'the childless revolution'. In developed countries, increasingly people are choosing not to have children. The causes of this 'revolution' are many including the belief that to create a new life is to subject someone unnecessarily, and without their consent, to life's many sufferings including death. This belief and its underlying philosophy is known as anti-natalism. There has been a recent resurgence of this philosophy, with David Benatar's book Better Never To Have Been (2006) as a major catalyst. Anti-natalism can be seen as part of a broader philosophy, described here as Rejectionism, which finds existence -directly or indirectly, i.e. as procreation - as deeply problematic and unacceptable. The book traces the development of this philosophy from its ancient religious roots in Hinduism (Moksha) and Buddhism (Nirvana) to its most modern articulation by the South African philosopher David Benatar. It examines the contribution to rejectionist thought by Schopenhauer and von Hartmann in the 19th century and Zapffe, a little known Norwegian thinker, in the 20th century, and most recently by Benatar. Benatar and Zapffe represent this approach most clearly as anti-natalism. The book also devotes a chapter to the literary expression of rejectionist philosophy in the works of Samuel Beckett and J.P.Sartre. In sum, far from being an esoteric doctrine rejectionism has been a major presence in human history straddling all three major cultural forms - religious, philosophical and literary. The book argues that anti-natal philosophy and its practice owe a great deal to three major developments: secularization, liberalization of social attitudes, and technological advances (contraception). Anti-natal attitudes and practice should therefore be seen as a part of 'progress' in that these developments are widening our choice of lifestyles and attitudes to existence. In sum, The book argues that anti-natalism needs to be taken seriously and considered as a legitimate view of a modern, secular civilization. Secondly, the book seeks to situate current anti-natalist thought in its historical and philosophical perspective. Finally, it argues that in order to develop anti-natalism further it needs to be institutionalized as a form rational 'philosophy of life', and more attention needs to be paid to the problems and prospect of putting this philosophy into practice.
History Of Antinatalism
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Author : Michal Kutás
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-05-17
History Of Antinatalism written by Michal Kutás and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-17 with categories.
This collective monography deals with the history of antinatalism. It aims to supplement Ken Coates՚ monography Anti-Natalism: Rejectionist Philosophy from Buddhism to Benatar. Therefore, after rejecting David Benatars՚ analytical approach, it starts with the intellectual history of antinatalism in antiquity and the Middle Ages in general, with a focus on neglected tenets of the asymmetry and quality arguments in Aristotle's Eudemus and in early Christianity. Then it carries on with modern age up to the present, with a focus on the rarely identified precursors of the asymmetry argument, followed by analyses of some antinatalistic elements in Vladimir Solovyov, and of the almost unknown antinatalistic author bearing the pen name Kurnig. Finally, it returns to the contemporary antinatalism, this time focused on its implications in sexual ethics and in the ethics of suicide.
The Antinatalism Magazine 4
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Author : Karim Akerma
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-06-02
The Antinatalism Magazine 4 written by Karim Akerma and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-06-02 with categories.
The Antinatalism Magazine is a magazine focused on the ethics of procreation. This is the fourth issue, and includes a big interview with Karim Akerma, as well as an article about Kurnig a doctor from the early 1900s, dubbed «the first modern antinatalist». The magazine also includes a debate on the nature of antinatalism activism between Andrew McIntosh and Tim Oseckas. There's information on Emil Cioran's views on procreation and an interview with Emil Cioran expert Quinten Weeterings. There's also a premiere of the first part of an upcoming antinatalism novel named «Staring Into The Void» by Francois Tremblay.
Antinatalism Extinction And The End Of Procreative Self Corruption
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Author : Matti Häyry
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2024-03-14
Antinatalism Extinction And The End Of Procreative Self Corruption written by Matti Häyry and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-14 with Psychology categories.
This Element provides an exploration of antinatalism, the view that assigns a negative value to reproduction. First, the history of Western philosophy as a two-and-a-half millennia reaction to antinatalist sentiments. Human life has no obvious meaning and philosophers have been forced to build elaborate theories to invent imaginary purposes. Second, analysis of the concept of antinatalism in the light of human extinction. If people stop having children, the species will cease to exist, and this prospect has prompted attempts to find alternatives and excuses. Third, outlines a normative view defending antinatalism both theoretically and practically. If it is wrong to bring about suffering in the absence of redeeming meaning and if it is possible to create meaning only by imposing a pronatalist mentality upon children before they can make up their own minds, parents morally corrupt themselves by procreating. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
Antinatalism
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Author : Karim Akerma
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021
Antinatalism written by Karim Akerma and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with categories.
Better Never To Have Been
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Author : David Benatar
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2008
Better Never To Have Been written by David Benatar and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Medical categories.
Most people believe that they were either benefited or at least not harmed by being brought into existence. David Benatar presents a startling challenge to these assumptions. He argues that people systematically overestimate the quality of their life, and suffer quite serious harms by coming into existence.
What Is Antinatalism And Other Essays
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Author : Masahiro Morioka
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2021-11-11
What Is Antinatalism And Other Essays written by Masahiro Morioka and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-11-11 with categories.
This book is a collection of essays on the philosophy of life's meaning in contemporary society. Topics range from antinatalism, meaning of life, the trolley problem, to painless civilization. I am now writing a comprehensive philosophy book on those topics, but it will take several years to complete; hence, I decided to make a handy book to provide readers with an outline of the philosophical approaches to the meaning of life that I have in mind. Chapter One "What Is Antinatalism?" discusses the definition, history, and category of antinatalism. Antinatalism is the thought that all human beings or all sentient beings should not be born. Although I am not an antinatalist, I believe that antinatalism poses an important question about procreation and the meaning of our lives. This is why I presented an overview of antinatalistic thoughts in the past and the present and also performed an analytical examination of their arguments. In Chapter Two "Is Meaning in Life Comparable?," I take up Philosopher Thaddeus Metz's argument on meaning in life, especially his fundamentality theory, and claim that "the heart of meaning in life," which is the concept I propose in this chapter, cannot be compared with anything whatsoever. Chapter Three "What Is Birth Affirmation?" deals with the concept of "birth affirmation," which means that I can say "yes" to my having been born. I believe that birth affirmation is one of the most promising ideas that can contribute to contemporary philosophical discussions on meaning in life, and I call this approach "an affirmation-based approach to meaning in life." The concept of birth affirmation has two dimensions: the psychological dimension and the philosophical dimension. I would like to show in this chapter that it is difficult to clarify what it actually means to say "yes" to my having been born. Chapter Four "The Trolley Problem and the Dropping of Atomic Bombs" discusses the relationship between the dropping of the atomic bombs and the trolley problem. I argue that the dropping of atomic bombs was a typical example of the events that contained the logic of the trolley problem in both their decision-making processes and justifications. I further argue that the trolley problem has its own unique problems, which I call "the problem of the trolley problem." This problem has been overlooked in academic discussions of the trolley problem. I also refer to a religious aspect of this problem. In Chapter Five "Philosophy of Life in Contemporary Society," I talk about the "philosophy of life" as an academic discipline. We have the philosophy of language, the philosophy of religion, and the philosophy of history, but why don't we have the philosophy of life in the field of philosophy? Of course, we have Lebensphilosophie, but it does not cover philosophical discourses in ancient worlds, nor current analytical approaches to the concepts of life and death. A new research field is required to advance contemporary philosophy. In Chapter Six "Painless Civilization and Fundamental Sense of Security," I illustrate an outline of my "painless civilization" theory, a criticism of contemporary civilization that deprives us of a joy of life in exchange for eliminating pain and suffering. I also discuss the concept of "fundamental sense of security," which is considered indispensable for us to be able to live a life without regret. The essays in this volume were written in English between 2005 and 2021. I hope you enjoy the philosophical discussions in this book.
No Baby No Cry
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Author : Martin Smith
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Release Date : 2013-04-11
No Baby No Cry written by Martin Smith and has been published by Createspace Independent Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-11 with Religion categories.
This book is for Christians, if you don't wear that label, trust me, this isn't for you. However if you do, then I very much hope you will read it. In this book I make the argument for Christians NOT to have children. That might seem absurd given the vast number of Christian publications extolling the virtues of child bearing, and the general veneration of family in Christian culture. However I think the case is strong, and I believe the majority view on this issue misunderstands the bible in a very fundamental way. Even if you go on to have children, or if you have children already, I believe you would do well to hear me out. The book is divided into two parts. Part 1, looks at the motivations that lie behind the decision to have children, the consequences of that decision, and why not having children may be considered a more ethical choice. The arguments presented apply to believer and non-believer alike. In part 2, we look at things from an exclusively Christian perspective. Comparing the ideas expressed in Christian culture and literature to what the Bible actually says, asking questions about the centrality of family and what the consequences of having children are, in the Christian world view.
The Childfree Christ Antinatalism In Early Christianity
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Author : Theophile de Giraud
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-02-10
The Childfree Christ Antinatalism In Early Christianity written by Theophile de Giraud and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-02-10 with Philosophy categories.
Not a year goes by without the Pope or another Christian dignitary singing the praises of fecundity and the virtues of family, preferably numerous. However, the reading of the Gospels makes us discover a Christ fiercely hostile to the biological family and even more to reproduction. Among the few thinkers who have considered the issue, Kierkegaard will reach the conclusion that Christianity aimed at "blocking our species". In the wake of Christ, who remained childfree while urging us to become eunuchs for the sake of the Kingdom of Heaven, the early Church fathers will also glorify perpetual virginity and disparage carnal fertility. Saint Augustine even wished that everyone would refrain from procreating so that the end of the world would be hastened! Would the natalism of contemporary Christian churches be the greatest deception of all time? In any case, it is an absolute betrayal, which, in this century of global overpopulation, is even more disastrous than that of Judas. The purpose of this essay will be to rediscover a truth carefully concealed: the original Christianity was indeed an antinatalism.About the author: Théophile de Giraud is a French-speaking Belgian writer born in 1968. He is one of the main contemporary advocates of antinatalism in the French language. In favour of the childfree cause, he organized three editions of a Non-Parents Day, which took place in Brussels and Paris between 2009 and 2011. Among other works, he has written an essay entitled: L'art de guillotiner les procréateurs: manifeste antinataliste (The Art of Guillotining Procreators: An Antinatalist Manifesto). This book was published in French in 2006 and is currently being translated into English.
The Antinatalism Magazine 3
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Author : Theophile Giraud
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-04-19
The Antinatalism Magazine 3 written by Theophile Giraud and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-19 with categories.
The Antinatalism Magazine is a magazine focused on the ethics of procreation. This is the third issue, and includes articles from Théophile de Giraud, K. Kalvall and Katerina Lochmanová. The magazine includes a travel guide in Norway to Peter Wessel Zapffe related places written by Tim Oseckas, a antinatalism novel called «The Gag Gift» from author Gregory Jahn, several interviews and a memory section for the founder of the magazine Jiwoon Hwang.