The Harm of Coming Into Existence
At one point in “It’s a Wonderful Life,” George Bailey (Jimmy Stewart) says he wishes he’d never been born. Of course, he ends up changing his mind. But philosopher David Benatar thinks George was right the first time. It really WOULD be better to have never been born.
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