The Singer Solution to World Poverty Flashcards
According to Singer, the morality of an action depends on the…
Consequences of the action.
Singer claims the refraining from giving money to charity is just as bad as…
Selling a child to organ peddlers.
According to Singer, the case of Bob and the Bugatti shows that…
People are sometimes required to make large sacrifices for strangers.
According to Singer, we are NOT obligated to assist strangers in need when…
Assisting them requires a very significant sacrifice.
Singer argues that since others are not doing their fair share to alleviate poverty, you are…
Obligated to do more than your fair share.
Is there a morally relevent distinction between Bob and us according to Singer?
No
In the case of Bob and the Bugatti, Singer thinks that Bob should…
Flip the switch and save the boy.
How much of our income does singer think we should give away?
Everything that we don’t spend on necessities.
Who is in a situation similar to Bob’s?
All of us.
