Antinatalism

Antinatalismus is a philosophy opposed to the human reproduction negatively. The word derives from the Latin natalis, " birth duly " from. The opposite of Antinatalismus is the pronatalism.

Antinatalistische positions represented, among others, Arthur Schopenhauer, Brother Theodore, EM Cioran, Matti Häyry, David Benatar and the Voluntary Human Extinction Movement. As a radical representative of this heading, Chris Korda recognized as a religious community in the United States Organization Church of Euthanasia (CoE ) that shalt thou not procreate with the demand ( "Thou shalt not procreate you" ) criticized the continuing rapid population growth.

Reasons for Antinatalismus

The reasons for antinatalistische positions beside religious beliefs (shaker ( religion), Cathar ) resulting inter alia, by overpopulation famines and environmental problems are mentioned. It is argued that the abandonment of children or the restriction to small families serve ultimately to the survival of mankind, since the earth's resources are limited. Another reason for antinatalistische positions is stated that one should avoid the burden of the existence of the next generation. Childlessness could offer individuals or couples better development opportunities, or there was simply a discomfort when living with children (see: WC Fields ). Benatar argues that each newly created son of man must suffer under his existence forever, even if the living conditions of the world today would greatly improve.

Antinatalistische policy

A number of states pursuing a antinatalistische policy. The reason is mostly the concern about too rapid population growth. These states include, for example, India and the People's Republic of China. With China's one -child policy, according to which a family may have only one child, the population growth is to be kept under control.