Singer has stated that many people judge him based on secondhand summaries and short quotations taken out of context, not his books or articles, The choices given here for the "right" answer are secondhand summaries taken out of context.
Given that objection, the second response <<People with higher abilities, it stands to reason, should have greater rights. >> Probably applies more to Singer's rights to Animals, however, Singer would cringe at this description of his work, and I wouldn't blame him.
I too have often been judged and ridiculed for folks misunderstanding second hand gossip and summaries (SHe said that I said...) Pox on your instructor for doing this.
Which of the following does Peter Singer assert about the principle of equality? (Points : 1)
People should have equal rights because they are factually equal.
People with higher abilities, it stands to reason, should have greater rights.
Different groups of humans should have equal rights if scientific investigation proves that there are no genetic differences in their abilities.
It is a prescription that we should treat people equally regardless of their differing abilities.
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