Analysis of “Famine‚ Affluence‚ and Morality” Shannon Carl Michelle Loudermilk PHI 200: Mind and Machine August 20‚ 2012 In Peter Singer’s article “Famine‚ Affluence‚ and Morality” there are a few items that require further discussion. Peter Singer critiques our ordinary ways of thinking and in spite‚ very few people have accepted his conclusions. I will discuss Peter Singer’s goal and his presented argument in relation to this issue. In return‚ I will also mention the three counter-arguments
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Not many people would pay that much for surgery that wasn’t needed or to even save somebody’s life that they don’t know. However‚ that information is false. No organ donor family gets charged for donating. Actually‚ costs for organ removal go to the recipient. The recipient or their families have to pay for all medical costs. So‚ that was not true. Also‚ People believe organ donation can be against some people’s religion‚ which can cause them to get
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necessary. If you are stepping out of a room for more than 15 minutes‚ turn off the lights. Refrigerators eat up the most electricity in the household‚ so maximize efficiency by keeping the fridge at 37° F. and the freezer at 0° F. Also‚ wash your clothes in cold water whenever possible and use a drying rack or clothesline. Setting your thermostat a few degrees lower in the winter and a few degrees higher in the summer can translate to substantial savings on your utility bills. 4.) Plants Certain
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The five disasters that I conducted my research on all have similarities and differences. The most dangerous disaster was Hurricane Matthew which vastly destroyed different regions of countries‚ lasting for weeks. The weakest disaster was the earthquake in Gurgaon‚ which was only 4.4 in magnitude on the scale and took place during the morning. In between those I had the London flooding which created a sinkhole that a bus fell into‚ a tornado that hit the Oregon coast and moved its way up the PNW
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authority and power are at work each and every day in many countries because they are trying to make the world a better place for the future. There are unlimited ways to help mankind become better as a whole. Ranging from the small things like donating clothes food and money
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“The most important thing in life is being happy and healthy‚” my father always advises me and I believe everyone should live happy and healthy lives‚ but over the years I have experienced countless history classes as well as watched and read what feels like thousands of news reports that address conflicts and disasters outside and inside of the United States. As I got older I realized that living in this country has presented me with a considerate amount of opportunities to better my life and to
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purchase of new items could lead to cluttering the house. The clutter issue also includes old clothing. The media constantly imposes new trends. Because of it‚ clothing companies come out with new clothes every season. This is a highly noticeable act especially among the teenagers‚ since their clothes usually determinates what group of friends they will
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the only one around. If you don’t act to save the child‚ he will probably drown. However‚ saving him means ruining your new shoes‚ your clothes‚ and making yourself late for work. “What should you do?” Most everyone that I know would respond that you should save the child‚ I mean why not? Compared to the value of his life‚ ruining your new shoes‚ muddying your clothes‚ and making yourself late for work don’t matter at all. Most of us are absolutely certain that we wouldn’t hesitate to save a drowning
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on the side of the street holding cardboard entitled “Jobless‚ Homeless‚ Please help”. I began to grow older I saw more of this happening not only as I rode down the street in my city but other States I would visit. From time‚ I would see people donating money to the homeless‚ but I wanted more for them‚ I wanted them to be placed in a home‚ I wanted them to be happy. This is why Homelessness is a zero tolerance to me. Everyone at some point of their life has been without rather it was the new iPhone
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incandescent bulbs burn out. * Unplug appliances when you’re not using them. Or‚ use a "smart" power strip that senses when appliances are off and cuts "phantom" or "vampire" energy use. * Wash clothes in cold water whenever possible. As much as 85 percent of the energy used to machine-wash clothes goes to heating the water. * Use a drying rack or clothesline to save the energy otherwise used during machine drying. Save water to save money. * Take shorter showers to reduce water
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