2023/09/15 by Tomi Francis · 1 voice
Psychology · Arts and Humanities · #Philosophy and Theoretical Science #Theology and Philosophy of Evil #Philosophical Ethics and Theory
paper · doi:10.1086/725809
openalex publication_date 2023/09/15 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
In “An Intrapersonal Addition Paradox,” Jacob Nebel provides a novel intrapersonal argument for the Repugnant Conclusion. The most controversial premise of Nebel’s argument is the “Probable Addition Principle,” on which it is better for individuals to receive additional chances of existence with a life worth living. I provide an alternative intrapersonal argument for the Repugnant Conclusion which does not assume the Probable Addition Principle. I also show that Pareto principles alone, when conjoined with very minimal principles of prudence, imply a version of the Repugnant Conclusion.