Intro to Ethics- The baby in the pond intro

What is the moral obligation presented in Singer's baby in the pond case?

You have a moral obligation to save the baby, as you are the only one who can do so at a low cost.

What analogy does Singer use to illustrate moral obligation?

He uses the scenario of a person encountering a drowning baby in a shallow pond.

What is the cost to the person saving the baby in the pond?

The cost is wet feet and possibly ruined shoes worth about $50.

What does Singer argue about people dying of starvation or diarrhea?

He argues that there are many individuals who will die without help, and helping them is often very cheap.

How does distance factor into moral obligation according to the lecture?

Distance does not significantly change the moral obligation to help, as modern means make helping distant individuals just as easy.

What is a key comparison made between the drowning baby and victims of starvation?

Both situations involve individuals dying without help, with assistance being relatively cheap.

What conclusion does Singer reach about donating money to help others?

You have a moral obligation to donate money to help those in need whenever you can.

Why does Singer assert that being far from those in need does not lessen moral responsibility?

He claims that with modern technology, helping someone far away is often just as easy as helping someone nearby.

What is Singer's stance on those who do not donate to help others?

He suggests that if you do not donate when you can, you are morally wrong.

What does Singer use to highlight the disturbing nature of his argument?

He emphasizes that if it's wrong to ignore the drowning baby, it is equally wrong to ignore the starving child across the world.