In the landscape of 21st century ideologies, pro-mortalism emerges as a controversial concept rooted in negative utilitarianism, which prioritizes reducing suffering over the value of life. Philosopher Thaddeus Metz articulates pro-mortalism as a belief in the prudence and moral right of individuals to end their lives and others' without consent. This fringe idea has tangled associations with anti-natalism, which argues against bringing new life into the world. The recent terrorist act by pro-mortalist Guy Edward Bartkus, targeting a fertility clinic, underscores the alarming realities of this philosophy as it intertwines with radical actions.
Bartkus, a proponent of pro-mortalism, believed in the philosophical justification for his violent actions, attempting to align with negative utilitarianism and its radical implications.
Pro-mortalism, which suggests it’s prudent for individuals to kill themselves or others, stems from negative utilitarianism, highlighting the extremes of reducing human suffering.
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