Self-Quiz 4.2: Peter Singer, The Singer Solution to World Poverty

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According to Singer, the morality of an action depends on the

consequences of the action. correct incorrect

intentions of the person performing the action. correct incorrect

moral character of the person performing the action. correct incorrect

All of the above. correct incorrect

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According to Singer, the case of Bob and the Bugatti shows that

people are sometimes required to make large sacrifices for their loved ones. correct incorrect

people are sometimes required to make large sacrifices for strangers. correct incorrect

no one is required to make large sacrifices for the good of others. correct incorrect

it is silly to become too attached to one's possessions. correct incorrect

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One might object that people will not follow Singer's advice. Singer would

deny this; he thinks people will follow his advice. correct incorrect

accept this and admit that his ideals are too stringent. correct incorrect

deny this; his theory cannot be correct unless we can persuade people to follow his advice. correct incorrect

accept this; his theory merely says what people ought to do, not what they will do. correct incorrect

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How does Singer respond to the charge that what he asks of us is too demanding?

He claims that giving up all luxuries isn't really much of a sacrifice. correct incorrect

He argues that in some circumstances doing the right thing is very hard and we are in such circumstances. correct incorrect

He argues that if everyone were to do their moral duty, it wouldn't be very demanding at all. correct incorrect

All of the above correct incorrect

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Singer argues that since others aren't doing their fair share to alleviate poverty, you are

not obligated to do your fair share either. correct incorrect

still obligated to do your fair share. correct incorrect

obligated to do more than your fair share. correct incorrect

None of the above correct incorrect

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In the case of Bob and the Bugatti, Singer thinks that Bob should

call for help. correct incorrect

flip the switch to save the boy. correct incorrect

refrain from flipping the switch to save his car. correct incorrect

physically remove the boy from the tracks. correct incorrect

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Which of the following objections to his theory does Singer not address?

Many people are in a position to give money to charity, so I'm not obligated to give more than my fair share. correct incorrect

Alleviating poverty is the responsibility of governments, not individuals. correct incorrect

I am not obligated to give my income to charity because I have a right to my own property. correct incorrect

Singer's theory is too demanding. correct incorrect