Rich vs. Poor A man’s economic status is based solely on his wealth and his material possessions‚ or lack thereof to define him as being “rich” or “poor.” Similarly‚ these two words‚ “rich” or “poor‚” should also describe a man’s character. Rich is characterized as having a lot of money or possessions: valuable‚ meaningful‚ or significant. Poor is characterized as deficient in amount or indicating poverty. Yet‚ when we look at a man or woman‚ do we judge them by their wealth or
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Globalization provided nations and individuals the opportunity to grow rich creating monopolies and economic superpowers. Not everyone was able to capitalize at the start of this new era. Nations and individuals that did not have the resources or could not discover a method to get wealthy were stuck‚ not able to flourish. In these most recent economic times‚ it is easy to see that the gap between the extremely rich and the extremely poor is growing‚ with those in the middle being pushed to one extreme
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In his article on famine‚ affluence‚ and morality‚ morally Peter Singer states that people who live in rich countries are morally obligated to ease the burden of famine and overpopulation for poorer countries. Singer states that rich countries can alleviate unnecessary suffering and death in poor countries by giving famine relief‚ and at the cost of a “morally insignificant” lessening of standard of living for the rich country. Singer also notes that this giving of famine relief should not only occur
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“It is the duty of the strong to protect the weak There are many things and people in this world that is classified as the strong like for example‚ nations‚ individuals…..but then there are many things and people in this world that is classified as the weak. This term is commonly view as the unemployed‚ 3rd world countries‚ physically disable…… Thousands and thousands of university students graduate each year. Yet despite‚ the fancy gowns and certificate‚ nearly most of them struggle to find
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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 to his position and the responses made by Singer. It is important to define Singer’s concept
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newest technology or the best brand of electronics rather than helping out a person by just giving them a simple smile. Money is spent on things that are not worth spending that may be useful for another occasion. In the text‚ “The Singer Solution to World Poverty‚” Peter Singer persuades the readers on how many will have the opportunity to help out a charity and donate money‚ but people will not take the chance or time to do it. In the other text “On Dumpster Diving” Lars Eighner informs the readers when
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Matt Magpantay Comp 110-2 Professor Cathy Miller October 14‚ 2011 Save the Poor‚ Condemn the Earth Manila is a pollution-ridden metropolis. The dissipated smog‚ contributed by diesel run cars‚ masks the sky‚ forcing all sorts of chemicals down the lungs. Garbage is all around‚ and a seemingly abundant river has been filled to its deepest depths with it. Along with the putrid smells‚ come the pitiful sights of slums where there hundreds of thousands of people reside. They inhabit shanties comprised
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Peter Singer- Famine‚ Affluence‚ and Morality Pamela Buitimea PHI 208 April 1‚ 2013 Instructor Galen Johnson Peter Singer- Famine‚ Affluence‚ and Morality Who is Peter Singer? Peter Singer was a man with many beliefs and thoughts about what he feels and what he thinks things ought to be. The argument "Famine‚ Affluence‚ and Morality" by Peter Singer suggests that “the agent which is praiseworthy for giving to charity but not blameworthy for not giving to charity is wrong‚ and the agent which
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Many people have been searching for a solution to combat poverty; one person‚ Peter Singer‚ believes his argument for prosperous people to donate whatever money they are spending on luxuries would give much needed aid to people lacking food and medicine. While having prosperous people donate their money to organizations would help provide necessities to people around the world‚ Singer fails to realize that asking people to donate all of their extra money is not as simple as it sounds. Adopting
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My Outlook on Peter Singer’s Article: “Famine‚ Affluence‚ and Morality” Amanda Ponshock PHI 208 Ethics and Moral Reasoning Instructor: Rachel Howell August 05‚ 2013 In his Peter Singer’s article‚ “Famine‚ Affluence and Morality”‚ he speaks of how he looks at ways one might think about charity and famine relief. Not everyone has accepted his general idea of how a person should act in these situations. I myself only agree with his views at a certain level. I believe that everyone should help
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