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In this essay I do not address issues about whether morality’s reach extends to sentient non-human animals. But note that duties to future non-human animals would also face the non-actuality argument.
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Nickel, J.W. Ethical Protections for Future Persons: Is Their Present Non-existence a Serious Problem?. J Bus Ethics 127, 717–722 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-014-2181-0
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