Singer Part 2

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According to Peter Singer, what is the most impactful thing that most of us can do to reduce global issues like absolute poverty and climate change?

Advocate for policy change

Raise awareness on social media

Volunteer our time

Give money to effective charities (correct)

What principle does Peter Singer base his argument on?

The principle of giving to good charities

The principle of speciesism

The principle of duty

The principle of preventing bad things (correct)

According to Peter Singer, what is wrong with not giving to good charities?

It goes against the principle of speciesism

It is akin to not saving a drowning child (correct)

It is a personal choice

It is morally acceptable

What is the first premise in Peter Singer's argument?

Suffering and death from lack of food, shelter, and medical care are bad Signup and view all the answers

Is Peter Singer's argument valid?

Yes, if the premises are true, the conclusion must also be true Signup and view all the answers

According to Singer, what do racists deny?

That the pleasure and pain of some races of humans is morally important Signup and view all the answers

What does Singer mean by 'speciesism'?

Denying the moral importance of the pleasure and pain of non-humans Signup and view all the answers

According to Singer, what is the principle of equality?

The idea that the pleasure and pain of all beings should be considered equally important Signup and view all the answers

What does Singer argue about the pleasure humans gain from using beauty products?

It is outweighed by the suffering of animals used in lab testing Signup and view all the answers

According to Singer, what is a form of unjustified discrimination?

Disregarding animal suffering just because it's non-human suffering Signup and view all the answers

According to Singer, what is the guiding idea behind effective altruism?

To do as much good as you can Signup and view all the answers

What do effective altruists argue about choosing a career?

Most people can do the most good by finding a high-earning career and donating much of what they earn Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between effective giving and 'warm glow' giving?

Effective giving focuses on causes that do the most good, while 'warm glow' giving focuses on causes that make you feel good Signup and view all the answers

According to Singer, what is the basis for determining whether an animal's suffering matters?

Whether the animal is sentient and can feel pleasure and pain Signup and view all the answers

What is Singer's principle of equality?

All pleasures and pains are equally morally important, no matter who (or what) is experiencing them Signup and view all the answers

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