Peter Singer Rich And Poor Summary

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Are We Obligated to Help Those Who Are Hungry? Where there are those who can spend frivolously on life’s luxuries, there are those on the other end of the spectrum who cannot afford basic human needs. Peter Singer introduces this concept in terms of absolute affluence and absolute poverty. In his essay ‘Rich and Poor,’ Singer makes the argument that we have an obligation to assist those who are hungry. The use of the word “obligation” in his argument makes it seem like Singer is coming from a deontological standpoint. There is implication that we have a duty to help. However, Singer proves his instance of consequentialism by showing that the effect of aiding those who are not as privileged equates to finding a solution to ease human misery
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