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Journal of Medical Ethics 2004;30:377-378; doi:10.1136/jme.2003.004424
Copyright © 2004 by the BMJ Publishing Group Ltd & Institute of Medical Ethics.
J Med Ethics 2004;30:377-378
© 2004 BMJ Publishing Group Ltd & Institute of Medical Ethics

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A rational cure for prereproductive stress syndrome

M Häyry

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M Häyry
Centre for Professional Ethics, University of Central Lancashire, Preston, PR1 2HE; mhayry{at}uclan.ac.uk

ABSTRACT

Since human reproduction is arguably both irrational and immoral, those who seek help before conceiving could be advised it is all right not to have children.

Keywords: maximin strategy; morality; rationality; reproduction; risk taking


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