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David Benatar argues that "being brought into existence is not a benefit but always a harm

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David Benatar argues that "being brought into existence is not a benefit but always a harm." Why does he think this is so? What roles does self-deception play in all of this? Lastly, it has been argued that if Benatar is right, then there is little reason to refrain from committing suicide. How might Benatar respond to this claim?