Better Never to Have Been

"Better Never to Have Been" is a philosophical work by David Benatar that argues, from an anti-natalist perspective, that existence is generally more harmful than non-existence. He suggests that life involves inevitable suffering and that coming into existence is a loss for the individual because non-existence means no pain or disappointment. Therefore, it might be better never to have been born, as avoiding pain and harm outweighs potential pleasures. The book challenges conventional views on the value of life, highlighting ethical questions about the morality of procreation and the quality of human existence.