Affluence

In the text Famine, Affluence and Morality, Peter Singer theorizes that many developed countries like the United States should be eager and ready to engage in activities that would aid in the extinction of famine and disasters that occur throughout the world. It is clear that Singer believes that this can only be accomplished once developed nations realize that there is an ethical duty to do so. Throughout this text Singer states three obligations that would help the Bengal region, which is the…

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for why, and how much, we should give to those in need. Explain Arthur's and Shikwati's objections to Singer. Give your opinion as to how much aid should be given to those who are in need in other countries, and justify your opinion. In "Famine, Affluence, and Morality", Peter Singer argues that people living in the wealthy countries have duties to prevent extreme world hunger. However, John Arthur opposes his argument in "World Hunger and Moral Obligation: The Case Against Singer." Though…

Famine, Affluence and Morality in Singer’s philosophy With the development of the economy and technology, different countries around the world have been connected as a whole, referred to as the “global village”. During the last two decades, an increasing amount of capital flow, the appearance of multinational companies and cooperation between various regions all have implied the arrival of globalization. It is certain that there are great advantages to globalization. On one hand, globalization…

Preference Utilitarian Peter Singer maintains that it is a moral wrong for those in affluent countries to not do more to prevent starvation in other parts of the world. Singer formulates this argument in his paper ‘Famine, Affluence and Morality’. Singer argues from the side of consequentialism, in particular Utilitarianism; an ethical philosophy in which the happiness of the greatest number of people in the society is considered the greatest good. Several philosophers have countered Singer’s…

Thesis: Peter Singer’s assessment of charity and duty in his 1972 article “Famine, Affluence, and Morality” calls for a fundamental economic and moral overhaul of western society. I will argue that Peter Singer’s ethical and economic model of the global village, while sympathetic, is strategically misleading, impractical and short-sighted. In his 1971 article “Famine, Affluence, and Morality”, Peter Singer draws in his reader with a simple analogy. The analogy states that giving money to help…

Peter Singer’s paper “Famine, Affluence, and Morality” analyses the ethical and moral responsibility of those living in relative affluence and their actions pertaining to famine relief in less economically advantaged parts of the world. Singer calls for much greater action, and a cultural shift in priority and attitude towards those suffering, no matter their proximity to the reader. While Singer’s writing is focused specifically on the 1971 Bengali Famine, the ideals proposed are applicable for…

Peter Singer posits in his article “Famine, Affluence and Morality” that many developed countries like the United States should be willing and ready to engage in activities that promote eradication or prevention of famine, disasters or calamities throughout the world. He believes that this can only be accomplished when United States like many developed nations realize that they there is a clarion call of ethical duty upon her to do so. It our opinion that this paper will explain the main…

Famine, Affluence, and Morality In the article “Famine, Affluence and Morality,” written by a philosopher named Peter Singer, Singer sheds light and brings awareness to the way people in the world that are suffering due to poverty. His main goal is to convince all people that our decisions and actions can prevent other countries from suffering. He first draws the attention of his article to the issue of the famine in Bengal. He uses Bengal as his example because at that time it was present…

all the necessary essentials, which can include food, shelter, and medical care. Unfortunately, not every individual in our flawed world has feasible access to either one or all of these life essential elements. In Peter Singer’s essay, “Famine, Affluence, and Morality”, Singer emphasizes the importance of giving back to those who are less fortunate than the rest of us. Singer in particular claims that those who are affluent individuals in society should feel morally obligated to donate towards…