Personhood: Crash Course Philosophy

The video explores the complex concept of personhood, distinguishing it from being human. It discusses various criteria for personhood, including genetic, cognitive, social, and sentience-based criteria, and introduces the gradient theory. The video uses examples like Superman, AI, and animals to illustrate non-human persons and examines the moral implications of these definitions in social debates such as abortion, euthanasia, and animal rights.

What implications does the genetic criterion for personhood have, according to the text?

How does the social criterion for personhood differ from other criteria discussed?

Discuss the role of sentience in determining personhood as per Peter Singer's view.