If We Were to Walk Past a Shallow Pond and See

question 185

Multiple Choice

If we were to walk past a shallow pond and see a child drowning in it, Singer would claim that

• A) It would be good to save the child, but not wrong if we didn't.
• B) We are morally obligated to save the child.
• C) It would be morally wrong not to save the child.
• D) Both b and c

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Definitions:

Alcohol

A chemical substance found in drinks such as beer, wine, and spirits that can alter consciousness and often leads to intoxication.

Percent

A mathematical term representing a part or fraction of a hundred.

Substance Intoxication

Substance Intoxication pertains to the temporary, detrimental psychological and physiological effects resulting from the ingestion of or exposure to psychoactive substances.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and the spinal cord, responsible for processing and transmitting information in the body.