Discussion Post: Philosophy
Read and answer the study questions at the end of the selection:
"Famine, Affluence, and Morality" by Peter Singer - you can find it online.
Responses to each question should be 1-2 paragraphs in length.
Task
• If you can prevent something bad from happening at a comparatively small cost to yourself, are you obligated to do so?
• Are you acting immorally by buying a luxury car while others are starving?
• Are you acting immorally by paying college tuition for your own children while other children have no opportunity for any schooling?
• Do we have a moral obligation to try to alleviate extreme poverty in your own country before attempting to do so in other countries?
The response must include a reference list. One-inch margins, double-space, Using Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.