Analysis Of The Singer Solution To World Poverty By Peter Singer
In Peter Singer’s “The Singer Solution to World Poverty”, Singer claims that the rich taste of people with money is starving children around the world. He also believes that if human beings have it to give, why don’t we give more to the people who have less. So, according to Singer, a possible solution to world poverty is for Americans to donate all extra income, which is not necessary for everyday living, to organizations that provide aid to other poor areas of the world. If more people donated their excess money to charitable agencies, that money could mean the difference between life and death for children in need, according to Singer.
Singer offers several examples of situations where people with excess disposable incomes, mainly Americans, do not offer enough help to the poor or to possibly …show more content…
Singer summarizes this excerpt from Unger’s book, “…$200 would help a sickly two-year old transform into a healthy six-year old…”
Throughout the article, Singer basis his argument through his tone. He is very accusatory in that he reminds us that it is up to us to save the lives of children. Singer’s claim is that Americans spend more on luxuries and not necessities and if we choose to stop spending on luxuries, that excess money should be given away. Singer’s assumption is that his emotional appeal will influence his audience.
In Singer’s final paragraphs, he appeals to his audience to revisit their spending habits and possibly consider donating to a cause and cut down on the luxuries. If you are financially able, he asks Americans to donate to alleviate world poverty. He believes it is the audience’s moral responsibility to save the world - and the
Singer offers several examples of situations where people with excess disposable incomes, mainly Americans, do not offer enough help to the poor or to possibly …show more content…
Singer summarizes this excerpt from Unger’s book, “…$200 would help a sickly two-year old transform into a healthy six-year old…”
Throughout the article, Singer basis his argument through his tone. He is very accusatory in that he reminds us that it is up to us to save the lives of children. Singer’s claim is that Americans spend more on luxuries and not necessities and if we choose to stop spending on luxuries, that excess money should be given away. Singer’s assumption is that his emotional appeal will influence his audience.
In Singer’s final paragraphs, he appeals to his audience to revisit their spending habits and possibly consider donating to a cause and cut down on the luxuries. If you are financially able, he asks Americans to donate to alleviate world poverty. He believes it is the audience’s moral responsibility to save the world - and the