15 Questions
According to Peter Singer, what is the main focus of his philosophy?
Doing good for other humans and animals
What are the two modern-day ethical movements that Peter Singer is an intellectual leader of?
Effective altruism and animal liberation
What is Peter Singer's big idea regarding saving lives?
It is morally wrong not to save a drowning child, even if it costs you something
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
What is the average cost to save one child's life by donating to the best malaria charities?
$5000
What is one of the objections raised against Singer's argument for donating to aid agencies?
All of the above
Which premise in Singer's argument is a value claim?
The first premise
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
According to Singer, what does the third premise in his argument claim?
It is possible to prevent suffering and death by donating to charity
What is one of the most obvious ways our greenhouse gas emissions are impacting communities?
Disproportionately harming the poorest communities
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?
What are the critical questions asked about Singer's argument?
Are you persuaded by Singer’s replies to these objections?
What is one of the objections Singer responds to?
People have a right to do what they want with their own money
What is one of the consequences of our greenhouse gas emissions?
Disrupting ecosystems
Who will be disproportionately harmed by climate change caused by greenhouse gas emissions?
The poorest communities
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