Duty to Aid & Human Suffering

If we can prevent something bad from happening without sacrificing something of comparable moral importance, we are __________ to do so.

morally obligated

Singer’s Pond Analogy highlights the importance of __________ in assessing moral obligations to aid others.

personal cost versus benefit

Suffering and death caused by lack of food, shelter, and healthcare are __________.

morally bad

Singer argues that distance is morally __________ when it comes to helping others in need.

irrelevant

Singer rejects the idea that helping the poor is optional __________; it is a moral duty.

charity

According to Singer, donating a small percentage of income can __________ lives and reduce suffering.

save

A $5 donation can provide malaria-preventing __________, which saves lives.

bed nets

Critics argue that Singer's principles are too __________; they demand too much from individuals.

demanding

Singer’s response to the criticism of demandingness is that even __________ contributions make a difference.

small

Effective economics identifies charities that contribute to __________ impacts, addressing uncertainty about donations.

measurable