We don't have an agreed way to determine whether humans can have genuine obligations toward the dead.
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We often act as though promises to the deceased or respect for their wishes still matter, but justifying obligations toward someone who no longer exists remains philosophically unresolved. This affects how we think about wills, memory, and legacy.
Citation ID: WS01108
Title: We don't have an agreed way to determine whether humans can have genuine obligations toward the dead.
URL: https://worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=1108