AP Lang: Singer Solution to World Poverty – Flashcards

(affluent, NY Times)

physical differences did not initiate

par 9. similar

par 11, 12-21, anticipates object => practical, uncertain, figures/statistics, coounterprod. (leads to thesis)

*par 22: "Whatever money you're spending on luxuries, not necessities, should be given away..."*

realize that living a morally decent life is extremely arduous. knowing where we should be going is first step in heading...

moves from specific to general scientific method: collect bits of evidence on which to base generalizations. the more evidence you have, the more trustworthy your generalization is (smaller the inductive leap from evidence to conclusion

general to specific based on syllogism: 3 step form of reasoning practiced by Aristotle major premise => generalization minor premise => particular member of that group conclusion: follows *inevitably* from premises & applies generalization to the particular Ex: all men are created equal. Socrates is a man. therefore, Socrates is mortal

1. bob should sacrifice his Bugatti to save life of child 2. bob's sacrifice of Bugatti corresponds to people in affluent nations giving up luxuries to save poor children 3. therefore, people in affluent nations should give up luxuries to save poor children

1. "I can see no escape from the conclusion that each one of us with wealth surplus to his or her essential needs should be giving most of it to help people suffering from poverty so dire as to be life-threatening" this is a large demand, contrasting earlier w/ just donating $200. now Singer is arguing you to give away everything that is not a necessity

first anecdote about Dora and homeless child creates sympathy in reader towards homeless child Bob anecdote:

integrates readers into his argument

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