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I’m not sure newborn babies are “people” in any meaningful sense yet.

In which case, even ‘aborting’ 6 months after birth would be fine.

It would be gross and upsetting, though, so let’s settle for abortion up until the child can be delivered and adoption for any unwanted babies.

(John)

#158 · · Dennis HackethalOP, 10 months ago · context · 1st of 2 versions · CriticismCriticized2 criticim(s)

It would be gross and upsetting, though, so let’s settle for abortion up until the child can be delivered and adoption for any unwanted babies.

That’s an inversion of morals and emotions. The emotional response should come after you form a moral judgment, as a result of that judgment. Conversely, moral judgment shouldn’t be the result of an emotion.

#159 · · Dennis HackethalOP, 10 months ago · Criticism of #158
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How do you define personhood?

#160 · · Dennis HackethalOP, 10 months ago

I use David Deutsch’s concept of the universal explainer.

(John)

#161 · · Dennis HackethalOP, 10 months ago
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#163 · · Dennis HackethalOP, 10 months ago · Criticism of #158
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