How does Singer argue for the claim that the strong version of the principle he presents at the beginning of the paper is “the correct one”?

Prompt

At the beginning of Famine, Affluence and Morality Download Famine, Affluence and Morality Singer writes: the whole way we look at moral issuesour moral conceptual schemeneeds to be altered and, with it, the way of life that has come to be taken for granted in our society. (p. 230) At the end of the paper, Singer answers the third objection to his argument by endorsing the strong version of his principle as the correct one. (p. 241)

How does Singer argue for the claim that the strong version of the principle he presents at the beginning of the paper is “the correct one”? How does his argument tie to his claim about our current way of life?
Provide an objection to Singers argument. How would Singer reply to your objection?

Directions

Stay focused on the text. Stick to the prompt and analyze Singers paper.

Your task for this final paper is to explain Singer’s argument for the strong version of his principle in response to the third objection. You will then need to provide a thoughtful objection to Singers response and explain how you think Singer would reply to your objection.

Singer’s reply to your objection can draw from other arguments in the paper. But make sure they are tied to the third objection. Stay focused. Avoid generalities.

Always and only refer to Singer’s paper. Do not use outside sources for your paper. Turnitin is not the only engine in this class that will catch a plagiarized analysis.

Mechanics

The final paper should be five pages (1200-1600 words), double-spaced, one-inch margins, Times New Roman 12 point font.

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