In his work called “Famine‚ Affluence‚ and Morality” Peter Singer raises the theme of morality in the modern fast-changing world by addressing socio-economic problems of East Bengal. According to Singer’s main argument‚ there is no justification to richer nations for not helping the countries such as Bangladesh. Generally‚ I agree with the statement provided. It is well-known that dying from famine is bad‚ wherever you live and with whatever social‚ economic and political problems you are facing
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Famine‚ Affluence‚ 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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"Famine‚ Affluence‚ and Morality" In "Famine‚ Affluence‚ 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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Critical Analysis In his article “Famine‚ Affluence‚ and Morality‚” Peter Singer outlines his argument for helping those in need in the global community. His main argument is that humans can stop suffering based on our moral decisions.1 Singer calls for the definition of ‘charity’ in our society to have moral implications. People should give governmental and privately. all need to give to charity and all at the same time. Peter Singer immediately encourages acceptance of his first moral standpoint
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English 101/Essay 3 19 March‚ 2013 Peter Singer’s Essay It is an irrefutable fact that we should help each other. However sometimes help to others poses some danger to either us or others. In Peter Singer’s essay "Famine Affluence‚ and Morality" Peter Singer argues that we ought‚ morally‚ to prevent starvation due to famine. Singer begins by saying that assistance has been inadequate as richer countries prioritize development above preventing starvation. Singer then states that "suffering and death
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Peter Singer explores human moralities while expressing his concern towards the little consideration given by the wealthier regions regarding the problem that people are starving in less fortunate places. Although many people have the ability to give enough to aid in minimizing this problem‚ they have chosen to not involve themselves at all. Very few countries such as Britain and Australia have active governments that put aside money to help these refugees. Unfortunately‚ the amount of money they
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of people (Mill‚ p. 364) and Peter Singer believes we have a moral obligation to help others less fortunate than we to the extent at which no more moral good comes of comparable significance to the bad thing that we “ought” prevent (Singer‚ p. 874). How is it that we are somehow philosophically indebted to society and required to alleviate suffering? Can such an obligation even be construed moral? I contend that anything deemed a moral obligation‚ or “ought” as Singer renounces usage of the term obligation
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Arguments of Peter Singer PHI200: Mind and Machine Instructor: April 19‚ 2013 Singer’s goal in the article “Famine‚ Affluence and Morality” is to get people to think differently about famine relief‚ charity‚ and morality. These are key issues that people need to be more aware of and act on them. People who are financially stable and well off should take more of an active role by giving more. They should feel obligated in helping those in need. There are many people suffering severely‚
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Peter Singer‚ an Australian philosopher and professor at Princeton University asks his students the simple question of whether they would save a drowning child from a pond‚ while wearing they’re bran new pair of expensive shoes. The response was aggressive and passive “How could anyone consider a pair of shoes‚ or missing an hour or two at work‚ a good reason for not saving a child’s life?” ¹ Singer continued to argue that “ according to UNICEF‚ nearly 10 million children under five years old die
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Peter Singer- Famine‚ Affluence‚ and Morality Pamela Buitimea PHI 208 April 1‚ 2013 Instructor Galen Johnson Peter Singer- Famine‚ Affluence‚ and Morality Who is Peter Singer? Peter Singer was a man with many beliefs and thoughts about what he feels and what he thinks things ought to be. The argument "Famine‚ Affluence‚ and Morality" by Peter Singer suggests that “the agent which is praiseworthy for giving to charity but not blameworthy for not giving to charity is wrong‚ and the agent which
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