Birth as a Greater Event than Death: A Reflection on Human Accountability
Abstract
This philosophical essay explores why the birth of a child should be regarded as a deeper ethical responsibility than the death of a person. It examines birth as an event of possibility, intergenerational obligation, and social accountability. The paper situates the argument within broader themes of natality, responsibility ethics, existential freedom, and justice between generations.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Philosophy
Ethics
and Existentialism
Philosophical Ethics and Theory
Ethics and bioethics in healthcare
Publication details
- Journal / source
- PhilPapers (PhilPapers Foundation)
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN