In any case, I wanted to ask people here what they thought of such a general question. What is the value of a human life for you? — Manuel
The best I can come up with is something like the value of a life is the value you assign to it. But this feels like it leaves out plenty. — Manuel
Depends on the human. Some non-human lives are more valuable than some human lives.What is the value of a human life for you? — Manuel
What is the value of a human life for you? — Manuel
The best I can come up with is something like the value of a life is the value you assign to it. — Manuel
If one considers a virus as a life, that would be correct. However, as I understand it, a virus is not a living entity, therefore your example is inaccurate. — Book273
What should we do? — SolarWind
That question is based on values. I value my kid more than I value rats, therefore the rats die. — Book273
If you want to take the question with a quasi-positivistic attitude or stance, then sure it is the wrong question, or a poorly phrased one. But if you don't approach it in this manner, then you can say things about it. — Manuel
If you want to take the question with a quasi-positivistic attitude or stance, then sure it is the wrong question, or a poorly phrased one. But if you don't approach it in this manner, then you can say things about it. — Manuel
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