It was reasonable to struggle, to suffer, perhaps even to die, for a more just, a more compassionate society, but not in a world with no future where, all too soon, the very words 'justice,' 'compassion,' 'society,’ 'struggle,' 'evil,' would be unheard echoes on an empty air." (The Children of Men (2006), by PD James).
Imagine that, although you will lead a long and healthy life, the human race will end shortly after your death. That possibility is brought to life in PD James' dystopian novel, The Children of Men, wherein no one is able to have children anymore—there is no next generation. It seems likely that, if this happened, it would have significant effects on what is of value during your own lifetime. What does this fact tell us about the nature of what is valuable in life?
On January 8th 2016, the Philosophy Film Club will convene to watch the film adaptation of James' novel and to discuss this question. Come along and join the discussion, this time hosted by Alex Davies and Aaron James Wendland.