In the Chapter 3 Reading "The Singer Solution to World

question 15

Multiple Choice

In the Chapter 3 reading "The Singer Solution to World Poverty," what does author Peter Singer suggest?

• A)Those who are fortunate to have "extra" money should save it for the future security of their own families.
• B)Individuals have a moral obligation to assist others who are less fortunate.
• C)It is counterproductive to ask individuals to give the bulk of their wealth to strangers.
• D)You do not have to take responsibility for struggles that take place on the other side of the world.

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