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jake

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According to John Arthur, a reasonable moral code would require us to __________.
 
 

a. give money to famine relief when there is no significant reduction in our
  own happiness, or the happiness of our family.
  b. give food to our own children first, because they have a legitimate claim on such care.
   c. give only what we truly desire to give to those who are suffering from
  famine.
   d. ignore entitlements and focus only on the consequences of our actions.
 
 



Question 2

Which of the following is the analogy employed by Peter Singer in his argument contained in Famine, Affluence, and Morality?
 
 

a. the drowning child
   b. the lazy child
   c. the sleeping child
   d. the comatose child



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enass

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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

a


jake

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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Excellent

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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