Mere addition paradox
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The mere addition paradox, also known as the repugnant conclusion, is a problem in ethics, identified by Derek Parfit and discussed in his book Reasons and Persons (1984). The paradox identifies the mutual incompatibility of four intuitively compelling assertions about the relative value of populations.
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See also
- A Theory of Justice by John Rawls
- Asymmetry (population ethics)
- Average and total utilitarianism
- Carrying capacity and ecological footprint
- Nonidentity problem
- Overpopulation
- Person-affecting view
- Sorites paradox
- Utility monster
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