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Despite the clarity and strength of Singer’s argument, its acceptance is far from universal. For many, the idea of having a moral obligation to fund famine relief at the expense of personal luxuries is a difficult pill to swallow. Our moral intuitions often distance us from viewing charitable actions as obligations. Instead, they are frequently relegated to the sphere of personal choice.
Addressing Potential Objections
Singer anticipates objections to his argument and addresses them thoroughly. Two major potential objections lie in the perceived differences between cases of proximity and the presence of others who could help.