Peter Singer, The Singer Solution to World Poverty

The relevant questions need to be answered in an essay format (introduction, exposition, conclusion). Standard formatting rules apply: type-written, 12 pt. Times New Roman, double-spaced. The papers should be anywhere between 800 and 1000 words or roughly three pages in the appropriate format.

  1. What are the two cases Singer gives as examples of the dynamics of giving and non-giving?
  2. What are Singer’s arguments in favor of the altruistic position?
  3. What are the objections to Singer’s view and how does he argue against them?
  4. Do you agree with Singer’s proposals? Explain.