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    Running Head: FamineAffluence and Morality 1 FamineAffluence and Morality Wendy Merrill PHI208 Alexandrea Ravenelle

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    In this paper I will argue that we‚ citizens in rich countries‚ have a moral obligation to donate most of our wealth to poor countries. In “FamineAffluence and Morality”‚ Singer‚ a utilitarian‚ argues‚ “The way people in relatively rich countries react to a situation like that in Bengal cannot be justified; indeed‚ the whole way we look at moral issues-our moral conceptual scheme needs to be altered‚ and with it‚ the way of life that has come to be taken for granted in our society”. (230).“Suffering

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    Ethics Assignment 3 Lizzie Cattell In the essay “FamineAffluence‚ and Morality” author‚ Peter Singer‚ exercises his theory about everyone’s moral obligation to help world hunger. Every day people make choices‚ whether it be what pants to wear‚ what food items to buy at the store‚ or whether or not you donate money to those suffering. Across the world there are avoidable sufferings according to Singer as long as people do their part; “if it is in our power to prevent something very bad from happening

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    Extreme global poverty is a problem that affects a large percentage of the world’s population and will continue to spread until serious action is taken against it by the wealthier nations. However‚ the amount of obligation‚ if any‚ that countries feel they have to deal with such a problem is a main source of controversy and one of the reasons why poverty is taking so long to be reduced. This obligation to help others introduces the concept of utilitarianism. In general‚ this idea requires an individual

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    FamineAffluence‚ and Morality PHI 200 Mind and Machine August 19‚ 2012 In this article Peter Singer’s goal is to shed light and bring awareness to the way people in the world are suffering due to poverty and natural disasters. He also explains how many people struggle to survive because they live below the poverty line‚ some on a dollar a day. Singer makes the point that we should be doing more to help those who are not in the position to help themselves. By using Bengal as an example of how

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    FamineAffluence‚ and Morality Your name PHI 208 Prof. John Doe 6 December 2013 In the article “FamineAffluence‚ and Morality‚” written by Peter Singer‚ Singer’s goal is to convince people that our decisions and actions can prevent other countries from suffering. He suggests that people should do what is morally right by contributing financially to aid those who are starving‚ rather than purchasing “wants” for those who can afford it. Singer argues his position‚ provides

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    Singer Critique: FamineAffluence‚ and Morality PHI208: Ethics and Moral Reasoning Instructor: Christopher Kinney Marissa Witt October 21‚ 2013 In Peter Singer’s 1972 article FamineAffluence‚ and Morality‚ he describes the dire situation that nine million refugees faced in East Bengal in 1971 and urges the wealthier‚ or affluent‚ nations to take immediate and long term moral actions to stop the spread of extreme global poverty. With this‚ he offers a philosophical

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    Peter Singer’s article‚ FamineAffluence‚ and Morality‚ presents a strong view on the moral values which people all around the world today are giving to the global famine taking place these days. Singer tries to influence who ever reads this article to take action and provide relief for the increased suffering going on due to famine. In his article‚ he incorporates arguments to illustrate the moral importance that should be given to the suffering of famine. The majority of the population today view

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    rights. In M. Boylan (Ed.)‚ The Morality and Global Justice Reader (7-25). Boulder‚ CO: Westview Press. Illies‚ C. (2011). How to think about global duties. In M. Boylan (Ed.)‚ The Morality and Global Justice Reader (103-126). Boulder‚ CO: Westview Press. Lillehammer‚ H. (2011). Consequentialism and global ethics. In M. Boylan (Ed.)‚ The Morality and Global Justice Reader (89-102). Boulder‚ CO: Westview Press. Singer‚ P. (1972). Famineaffluence‚ and morality. Philosophy and Public Affairs

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    "FamineAffluence‚ and Morality" In "FamineAffluence‚ and Morality‚" Peter Singer is trying to argue that "the way people in relatively affluent countries react to a situation… cannot be justified; indeed‚… our moral conceptual scheme needs to be altered and with it‚ the way of life that has come to be taken for granted in our society"(Singer 230). Peter Singer provides striking examples to show the reader how realistic his arguments are. In this paper‚ I will briefly give a summary of

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