To maintain consistency in my views on the definition of humanity, I’ve recently
begun arguing that children should not be considered human until around the
age of 5.
I’m intrigued. What specific inconsistency drives you to this? I’m imagining you put a high value on something in order to publicly (even if jokingly) say such a thing, and I’m wondering what that something is.
What sets humanity apart from animals is our conscious mind and ability to reason. Children do not yet possess that full capability, though they typically have the potential for it with the appropriate time and effort. I adjust my values accordingly.
I’m intrigued. What specific inconsistency drives you to this? I’m imagining you put a high value on something in order to publicly (even if jokingly) say such a thing, and I’m wondering what that something is.
What sets humanity apart from animals is our conscious mind and ability to reason. Children do not yet possess that full capability, though they typically have the potential for it with the appropriate time and effort. I adjust my values accordingly.
One real world test: Ashley X