Name: Does the Omelas argument for antinatalism stretch the concept of responsibility too far? by The Exploring Antinatalism Podcast
Duration: 31 min 4 s
Description: This presentation by Matti Häyry and Amanda Sukenick was originally given live in the University of Helsinki’s Von Wright and Wittgenstein Seminar on 29 April 2024 at the invitation of Professor Thomas Wallgren.

اللاإنجابية فلسفة تناهض الإنجاب ويرى أصحابها انها خيار أخلاقي وقناعة، وفي نظر من يتبنون هذه الفلسفة أن الإنجاب هو فعل غير أخلاقي لأن مصير كل من يولد هو الموت، فكيف يدافع أصحاب هذه الفلسفة عنها. 

فلسفة اللاإنجابية

Peace

In this thought-provoking episode, Chloe Brooks-Kistler engages in a candid conversation with long-time antinatalist content creators and YouTubers, Lawrence Anton and Amanda Sukenick. Chloe seeks to unravel the core beliefs of antinatalism, questioning whether its proponents genuinely view life as inherently filled with suffering and if they firmly consider having children as ethically problematic.

Rather than advocating for a complete halt to procreation, Chloe aims to bring antinatalist ideas into the mainstream conversation, encouraging a deeper reflection on the implications of bringing a child into this world. The discussion delves into the nuances of antinatalist philosophy, exploring its potential to prompt individuals to contemplate the profound responsibilities of parenthood.

Against the backdrop of a declining birthrate, exacerbated by the global challenges brought about by COVID and other global disasters, the conversation also addresses how tough economic times can impact parenting. Chloe highlights the increasing number of children growing up in environments where fully functional parenting may be compromised, sparking important discussions about the importance of thoughtful and responsible parenting in a rapidly changing world. Join Chloe and her guests as they navigate the complex terrain of antinatalism, aiming to shed light on its principles and their potential impact on mainstream perspectives about bringing new life into an uncertain world

Pondering Procreation: The Antinatalist Perspective by Chloe Brooks-Kistler

This presentation by Matti Häyry and Amanda Sukenick was originally given live in the University of Helsinki’s Von Wright and Wittgenstein Seminar on 29 April 2024 at the invitation of Professor Thomas Wallgren.

Does the Omelas argument for antinatalism stretch the concept of responsibility too far?

The Exploring Antinatalism Podcast is the world's first podcast dedicated to the subject of Antinatalism, created by Antinatalists! Antinatalism, (Or Anti-Natalism.) Is defined by Wikipedia as, “A philosophical position and social movement that assigns a negative value to birth.” The world of Antinatalism is very vast, and though most Antinatalists do share a kernel of the same core idea, what one Antinatalist believes from the next can be wildly different. What The Exploring Antinatalism Podcast seeks to showcase,  is a wide range of the various perspectives and ideas throughout Antinatalism as it exists today, through interviews with Antinatalist thinkers and creators of all kinds. Exploring Antinatalism was originally founded in early 2020 by various members of the now extinct, Rogue Philosophy: Antinatalism Discord, but soon grew away from being a team effort, to a mostly solo project run and hosted by long time Antinatalist content producer, Amanda ‘Oldphan’ Sukenick. (Foreverwolffilms on YouTube.), with the exception of sometimes host/co-host, Mark J. Maharaj (Question Mark? on YouTube). Thank you for listening to Exploring Antinatalism!

Does the Omelas argument for antinatalism stretch the concept of responsibility too far?

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