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“Killing a defective infant is not morally equivalent to killing a person. Sometimes it is not wrong at all.” quote by Peter Singer
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“Killing a defective infant is not morally equivalent to killing a person. Sometimes it is not wrong at all.”

Peter Singer

About This Quote

Killing a defective infant may be morally distinct from killing a healthy person; sometimes it can be justified under certain ethical frameworks.

In simple terms: Defective infant killing can be ethically different from killing a person.

Key Takeaway

Consider ethical nuances in life‑death decisions.

Themes

ethics life disability morality

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

philosophical ethical

When to use this quote

  • medical decisions
  • policy making
  • parental choices

Key Concepts

utilitarianism bioethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What criteria define moral permissibility?
  • How do we balance compassion and rights?
A Different Perspective

Debate over what constitutes “defective” is contentious.

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