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Explain what Singer means by the following two passages. (1) Singer offers a simple principle: "if it is in our power to prevent something bad from happening, without thereby sacrificing anything of comparable moral importance, we ought, morally, to do it." (2) "The uncontroversial appearance of the principle just stated is deceptive. If it were acted upon, even in its qualified form, our lives, our society, and our world would be fundamentally changed."
Delusions
False beliefs held with strong conviction despite superior evidence to the contrary, often occurring in psychiatric conditions.
Hallucinations
Perception of something not present, such as hearing or seeing something that isn't there, often associated with psychiatric conditions or neurological disorders.
Obsessions
Persistent, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges that cause distress or anxiety.
Olfactory Inhibition
The decrease in the ability to perceive odors, which can occur temporarily due to factors such as nasal congestion or more permanently from certain neurological conditions.
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