Born Quote by Pentti Linkola
“How can anyone think so insanely that the human life has the same value and mankind, the same morality, independent of numbers? It is lucid to me that everytime a new child is born, the value of every human in world decreases slightly. It is obvious to me that the morality of the population explosion is wholly unlike than when man was a sparse, noble species in its beginning.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Population Ethics, Pentti Linkola, 1995
Human value is seen as diminishing with each new birth, questioning moral equality across numbers.
In simple terms: More people may lower perceived individual worth.
Key Takeaway
Consider ethical impact of population growth.
Themes
ethics
population
value
Mood
thoughtful
concerned
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- policy debate
- family planning
- resource allocation
- education programs
Key Concepts
Moral relativism
environmental limits
Questions to Reflect On
- Does each life truly reduce others' worth?
- How can societies value all lives equally?
A Different Perspective
It assumes a zero‑sum view of value, ignoring potential for collective benefit.
