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(philosophy) A philosophical view that deems procreation as immoral..
Antinatalism is a negative view toward human fertility (and perhaps the fertility of other sentient life forms). Philanthropic antinatalism is the belief that humans should not have children for the good of the (unborn) children—that it is better, for humans, not to be born (Benatar, 2006).
Efilism, a form of antinatalism also linked to promortalism, gets its name by spelling “life” backwards.
Use antinatalism when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Antinatalism means (philosophy) A philosophical view that deems procreation as immoral..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
Possible antonyms include natalism.
Antinatalism is a negative view toward human fertility (and perhaps the fertility of other sentient life forms). Philanthropic antinatalism is the belief that humans should not have children for the good of the (unborn) children—that it is better, for humans, not to be born (Benatar, 2006).
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