But human AREN’T trees. A group of goyim has a different nature of worth than a forest of trees, due to their G-dly image. Therefore the loss of one has a different significance, and could warrant a sense of loss.
The possession of tzelem Elokim and hashgacha klallis just can’t reconcile in my mind…
Parenthetically, which goyish philosophers discussed the worth of Jewish indiviuals (specifically)? This interests me.