discuss one published objection that has been raised against Peter Singer’s poverty ethics
Topic Singer on Poverty In this paper, you’re going to discuss one published objection that has been raised against Peter Singer’s poverty ethics Either [a] defend Singer from the objection or [b] improve the objection, and explain why the new version, unlike the original version, is a success. Or [c] come make your own objection. [Note: if you choose C, don’t turn it into an economics paper. Focus on the ethical argument.
Professors Notes on how to structure the essay
Let’s begin with what it is not.
-It is not merely to demonstrate knowledge of course material (we have exams for that).
-Nor is it simply to summarize, or reflect on, course material. (We do this during class exercises.)
What it is Rather, it is to present and defend your own philosophical argument in a way that engages that material — along with other readings — and advances the discussion.
The idea here is that there is some conversation going in the Ethics & Value Theory literature. Your job is to get involved and move that discussion forward with a sustained philosophical argument, after having undertaken some research.
