Philosopher Joel Feinberg, addresses this point of view in his article, “The Mistreatment of Dead Bodies.” He states that people develop a “sentimental value” for human life, and a lifeless body, despite being dead, still “symbolizes” life. Thus, a “dead body” refers to our humanity, and when its mistreated in any distasteful manner, its reflect on our respect for humankind. Feinberg argues that this fashions a “moral trap” that inhibits people from looking at a cadaver as a just decaying tissue. Moreover, this perspective causes many people to disagree with how cadaver are, and should be, used, overall grounding some individuals to side against donating their bodies. It’s appears that however a cadaver is treated, many people reflect onto themselves, overall distorting their care for how cadavers benefit society. Individuals show empathy for cadavers because they see the treatment of a dead body and mirror the acts onto themselves. Self-realization is one of the unique quality that make us human. In that, many people recognize what happens after death, forcing them to face the reality that they themselves are not immortal and will die. This overall mindset stumps people making them uncomfortable. Rather than face reality, people find excuses to justify their
Philosopher Joel Feinberg, addresses this point of view in his article, “The Mistreatment of Dead Bodies.” He states that people develop a “sentimental value” for human life, and a lifeless body, despite being dead, still “symbolizes” life. Thus, a “dead body” refers to our humanity, and when its mistreated in any distasteful manner, its reflect on our respect for humankind. Feinberg argues that this fashions a “moral trap” that inhibits people from looking at a cadaver as a just decaying tissue. Moreover, this perspective causes many people to disagree with how cadaver are, and should be, used, overall grounding some individuals to side against donating their bodies. It’s appears that however a cadaver is treated, many people reflect onto themselves, overall distorting their care for how cadavers benefit society. Individuals show empathy for cadavers because they see the treatment of a dead body and mirror the acts onto themselves. Self-realization is one of the unique quality that make us human. In that, many people recognize what happens after death, forcing them to face the reality that they themselves are not immortal and will die. This overall mindset stumps people making them uncomfortable. Rather than face reality, people find excuses to justify their