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The Harms of Existence: A Review of David Benatar, The Human Predicament: A Candid Guide to Life’s Biggest Questions

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    Rachel M. James & Todd K. Shackelford

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James, R.M., Shackelford, T.K. The Harms of Existence: A Review of David Benatar, The Human Predicament: A Candid Guide to Life’s Biggest Questions. Evolutionary Psychological Science 4, 347–349 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40806-018-0146-8

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