Poverty & Our Response to It: Crash Course Philosophy

The video discusses the moral obligations of affluent societies to address extreme poverty. It contrasts Peter Singer's view, which argues for individual responsibility to prevent harm at little cost, with Garrett Hardin's lifeboat analogy, which suggests limited resources should prioritize national interests. The video critiques Hardin's perspective, highlighting the uneven distribution of resources and the arbitrary nature of national boundaries in moral considerations.

What are the implications of Singer's argument that we should help those in extreme poverty at a little cost to ourselves?

How does the text address the question of fairness in helping those in need?

What are the criticisms of Hardin's lifeboat analogy as discussed in the text?