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The argument from transfer.

Christian Munthe

    Bioethics
    |January 1, 1996
    PubMed
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    Utilitarian ethics suggest a duty to procreate, but overpopulation may create a duty not to. The "argument from transfer" proposes abstaining from procreation to care for existing destitute children, posing a moral dilemma.

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    Area of Science:

    • Bioethics
    • Moral Philosophy
    • Reproductive Ethics

    Background:

    • Utilitarian arguments often posit a moral obligation to procreate when it results in a life worth living.
    • Existing utilitarian claims link overpopulation and destitution to a potential obligation to abstain from procreation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the utilitarian argument that overpopulation necessitates abstaining from procreation.
    • To defend and analyze the 'argument from transfer' concerning reproductive obligations.
    • To explore the philosophical implications of the argument from transfer in bioethics.

    Main Methods:

    • Philosophical analysis of utilitarian arguments on reproduction.
    • Examination of the 'argument from transfer' and its ethical implications.
    Keywords:
    Analytical ApproachGenetics and ReproductionPhilosophical Approach

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  • Discussion of moral dilemmas arising from reproductive choices in the context of global destitution.

    • Main Results:

    • The 'argument from transfer' suggests that individuals in affluent regions should abstain from procreation to care for existing destitute children.
    • This argument, while supporting abstention, may not fully neutralize the obligation to create happy lives.
    • The argument from transfer can create a significant moral dilemma for individuals considering procreation.

    Conclusions:

    • The paper supports a version of the 'argument from transfer' in reproductive bioethics.
    • The obligation to procreate versus the duty to care for existing destitute children presents a complex moral challenge.
    • Further philosophical inquiry is needed to fully address the nuances of reproductive obligations in a world with resource disparities.