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Scheffler Claims That at Least in One Respect the Survival

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Scheffler claims that at least in one respect the survival of other people matters more to us than our own survival. How does Scheffler argue for this claim? Is his argument convincing? Why or why not?


Definitions:

CNS

Central Nervous System, comprised of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and coordinating sensory information and motor commands.

PNS

Stands for Peripheral Nervous System, which includes all the nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord.

Plasma Membrane

A bi-layer of lipids and proteins that surrounds a cell, controlling the entry and exit of substances.

Hyperpolarize

To increase the polarization or difference in electric charge across a membrane, typically making it more negative inside compared to outside.

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