In his argument presented in "Famine, Affluence, and Morality," Peter Singer makes the assumption that death by starvation is bad. This underpins his moral reasoning about the duties individuals have towards helping those in dire situations, particularly in the context of famine and poverty. He argues that it is a moral obligation to prevent suffering when we have the means to do so.
Based on the article "Famine, Affluence, and Morality" by Peter Singer
What is an assumption Singer makes in his argument?
Some moral duties ought to be ignored.
Whether I have a moral duty is a matter of opinion.
Death by starvation is bad.
It is impossible to solve the problem of world hunger.
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