The Singer Solution To World Poverty Rhetorical Analysis

Professor and Philosopher Peter Singer uses his ethical influence, to define and support his cause regarding the ethical choices of Americans. In his work and study, “The Singer Solution to World Poverty,” he provides demonstrates of ethos and pathos appeals, however many fallacies and logical appeals exposes his perspective to fall short, and resulting in discrepancy throughout his dissertation.

The New York Times published a study entitled “The Singer Solution to World Poverty,” where Peter Singer, an ethical and political philosopher, addresses his stance regarding world poverty and how Americans should help the large cause. Also, Singer is the Professor of Bioethics for Princeton University and uses his influence to appeal to his readers. (Duignan, 2014) With a large profile and credential achievement, singer should be recognized for his persuasive position. However, in Singers solution to poverty possesses many fallacies which disagree with his standpoint. His belief was Americans should not partake in over indulgences but rather give all the extra support and money to different organizations who aide with worldly poverty and starvation.
His conclusion was the amount $200 of American currency would allow a sickly two-year-old child to be able to survive until he is a healthy six-year-old. (Singer, 1999) Oversimplification fallacy take affect with his logical appeal. Although the money would aid the child, many different circumstances and questions arise. How would the funds be properly spent, would the organization keep a percentage, or what about the child’s later years? How much more would they need? Yes, the funds would help, yet home, medical, or emotional dilemmas occur frequently and spontaneously. Money would not solve each problem concerning the