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According to Peter Singer, what is the main focus of his philosophy?

Teaching at Princeton

Doing good for other humans and animals (correct)

Studying philosophy in Australia and Oxford

Escaping the Nazi occupation

What are the two modern-day ethical movements that Peter Singer is an intellectual leader of?

Effective altruism and animal liberation (correct)

Animal liberation and practical ethics

Effective altruism and UNICEF

Effective altruism and practical ethics

What is Peter Singer's big idea regarding saving lives?

Saving lives of children in need is a personal choice

Saving lives of children in need is only a moral obligation if they are in Canada

It is morally wrong not to save a drowning child, even if it costs you something (correct)

Saving lives of children in need is not a moral obligation

According to Singer's argument, if it is within your power to prevent something bad from happening, without sacrificing anything nearly as important, what does he claim is morally wrong?

Choosing not to donate to aid agencies (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the average cost to save one child's life by donating to the best malaria charities?

$5000 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objections raised against Singer's argument for donating to aid agencies?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which premise in Singer's argument is a value claim?

The first premise (A) Signup and view all the answers

What moral lesson does Singer draw from his 'drowning child' example?

It is wrong to do nothing when it is in your power to prevent something bad from happening (A) Signup and view all the answers

According to Singer, what does the third premise in his argument claim?

It is possible to prevent suffering and death by donating to charity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the most obvious ways our greenhouse gas emissions are impacting communities?

Disproportionately harming the poorest communities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the interpretative questions asked about Singer's response to objections?

How does Singer respond to the objection that we only have a duty not to harm others, not a duty to help people whom we haven’t harmed? (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are the critical questions asked about Singer's argument?

Are you persuaded by Singer’s replies to these objections? (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the objections Singer responds to?

People have a right to do what they want with their own money (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the consequences of our greenhouse gas emissions?

Disrupting ecosystems (C) Signup and view all the answers

Who will be disproportionately harmed by climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions?

The poorest communities (D) Signup and view all the answers