Bibliograph

The life you can save, acting now to end world poverty, Peter Singer

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The life you can save, acting now to end world poverty, Peter Singer

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The life you can save

Medium

electronic resource eBook

Nature of contents

dictionariesbibliography

Responsibility statement

Peter Singer

Sub title

acting now to end world poverty

Summary

Arguing that our current response to world poverty is not only insufficient but ethically indefensible, philosopher Peter Singer offers a seven-point plan that mixes personal philanthropy (figuring how much to give and how best to give it), local activism (spreading the word in your community), and political awareness (contacting your representatives to ensure that your nation's foreign aid is really directed to the world's poorest people)

Table Of Contents

pt. 1. The argument. -- Saving a child -- Is it wrong not to help? -- Common objections to giving -- pt. 2. Human nature. -- Why don't we give more? -- Creating a culture of giving -- pt. 3. The facts about aid. -- How much does it cost to save a life, and how can you tell which charities do it best? -- Improving aid -- pt. 4. A new standard for giving. -- Your child and the children of others -- Asking too much? -- A realistic approach

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