The Non-Identity Problem Cannot be Solved by Definition
The non-identity problem is an ethical problem that springs from the fact that our choices can affect not only the wellbeing of future people, but also which specific people will be around to enjoy it.
For a canonical case, consider:
WILMA: Wilma has a condition w…
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