Baby Quote by Ezekiel Emanuel
“The death of a 20-year-old woman is intuitively worse than that of a 2-month-old girl, even though the baby has had less life. The 20-year-old has a much more developed personality than the infant, and has drawn upon the investment of others to begin as-yet-unfulfilled projects.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The Ethics of Age in Medicine, 2015
Societal value judgments often prioritize older individuals over infants due to perceived development and investment.
In simple terms: We value older lives more because of development.
Key Takeaway
Recognize bias in age-related decisions.
Themes
ethics
value judgments
age bias
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- healthcare triage
- policy making
- resource allocation
Key Concepts
philosophy
social policy
Questions to Reflect On
- How should society balance potential vs. experience?
- What criteria should guide life‑value assessments?
A Different Perspective
May ignore potential of young lives.
