This paper critically examines some of the assumptions underlying the non-identity problem. In particular the Time-Dependency claim and Person-Affecting Principle are at stake. I argue that the...Show moreThis paper critically examines some of the assumptions underlying the non-identity problem. In particular the Time-Dependency claim and Person-Affecting Principle are at stake. I argue that the Time-dependency claim can not be taken as a fact. Furthermore I argue that the Person-Affecting Principle concerning moral judgments can be retained. This would be possible by morally evaluating the predictable result of actions without regard of the identities of the persons affected.Show less