Poverty and Parenthood: The Ethics of Procreation under Economic Duress
Deeper Critical Analysis I. Philosophical Foundations 1. Utilitarian Framing vs. Human Rights Ethics The argument is rooted in a utilitarian ethic: if an act results in suffering (in this case, raising a child in poverty), then it is morally wrong. This perspective emphasizes outcomes over intentions or rights. But that runs into conflict with human […]
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