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Explain the principle that the author is not denying and how it relates to the circumstances of giving.
The author is not denying the principle that people in the same circumstances have the same obligations. However, the author points out that the fact that others have given or may be expected to give is a relevant circumstance. Giving after it has become known that many others are giving and giving before are not in the same circumstances.
What is the seemingly absurd consequence of the principle the author has put forward and how can it occur?
The seemingly absurd consequence of the principle the author has put forward is that people may think they are giving when others are not, but in fact, they are giving when others are. This can occur only if people are in error about the actual circumstances.
How does the author's argument suggest that people's giving behavior is influenced by the actions of others?
The author's argument suggests that people's giving behavior is influenced by the actions of others because the fact that others have given or may be expected to give is a relevant circumstance. Giving after it has become known that many others are giving and giving before are not in the same circumstances. This implies that people's giving behavior is not solely determined by their individual circumstances but also influenced by the behavior of others.
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