デイヴィド・ベネターの非対称性論証を再構成する

Reconstructing David Benatar’s Asymmetry Argument

吉沢, 文武

YOSHIZAWA, Fumitake

[Abstract] In this paper, I reconstruct in detail David Benatar’s asymmetry argument for anti-natalism. Specifically, I show how to properly understand his axiological asymmetry and Figure 2 . 1 , both of which are bases of his asymmetry argument. In doing so, I demonstrate that his argument should be separated into positive and negative parts. Benatar argues that the explanatory power of his asymmetry is the main support for it. Importantly, this is the only part presented positively for the axiological asymmetry. Other parts are presented negatively, in the sense that their role is simply to show the consistency and comprehensibility of his asymmetry. I will suggest that this distinction is necessary for a valid criticism of his much-discussed argument.

https://opac.ll.chiba-u.jp/da/curator/900120349/

https://opac.ll.chiba-u.jp/da/curator/900120349/S24332291-44-P032.pdf

千葉大学大学院人文公共学府

Chiba University. Graduate School of Humanities and Studies on Public Affairs

Departmental Bulletin Paper

2436-4231

AA1279908X

千葉大学人文公共学研究論集 = Journal of Studies on Humanities and Public Affairs of Chiba University

44

32

47

2022-03-03

10.20776/S24332291-44-P32

publisher

Journal of Studies on Humanities and Public Affairs of Chiba University (ONLINE ISSN 2436-4231)