The Repugnant Conclusion is a controversial theorem about
population size. It states that a sufficiently large population of
lives that are barely worth living is better than a smaller
population of high quality lives. This is highly counter-intuitive.
It implies that we can improve the world by trading quality of life
for quantity of lives. Can it be defended? Christopher Cowie
explores these questions and unpacks the controversies surrounding
the Repugnant Conclusion. He focuses on whether the truth of the
Repugnant Conclusion turns - as some have claimed - on the
uncomfortable claim that many people's lives are actually bad for
them and that even privileged people lead lives that are only just
worth living. Highly recommended for those interested in ethics,
applied ethics and population studies The Repugnant Conclusion will
also be of interest to those in related disciplines such as
economics, development studies, politics and international
relations.
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