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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Philanthropic argument | We should not create life to spare suffering. |
| Harm argument | Coming into existence always harms. |
| Consent argument | You can’t get consent to be born. |
| Asymmetry argument | Absence of pain is good; absence of pleasure not bad. |
| Three islands case | Comparing existence vs non-existence. |
| Objections | Life can be worth living; asymmetry challenged. |