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Scheffler Claims That Many Projects and Activities That Matter to Us

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Scheffler claims that many projects and activities that matter to us would lose their importance if we were to know that the earth would be destroyed shortly after our deaths. How does Scheffler argue for this claim? Is his argument convincing? Why or why not?


Definitions:

Galvanic Skin Response

A method of measuring the electrical conductance of the skin, which varies with its moisture level, used as an indicator of psychological or physiological arousal.

Anxiety

A mental health disorder characterized by feelings of worry, anxiety, or fear that are strong enough to interfere with one's daily activities.

Brain Activity

The electrical or biochemical actions that occur within the brain as it processes information, usually measured through various neuroimaging techniques.

Electroencephalogram

A diagnostic method that measures the electrical activity of the brain using electrodes attached to the scalp.

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