Question Database: Ethics
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Suppose somebody takes your wallet, and runs away with it. Afterwards they are caught, and asked why they did it. Consider these possible replies:
I. Anyone in my position would have done it.
II. It was in my interests to do it. Too bad if it harmed someone else.
III. Although the person I robbed is worse off, I needed the money more than they did.
According to Singer, which of these might be considered attempted ethical justifications?
A. None.
B. I and II.
C. I and III.
D. III only.
Answer: C
Topic:
Ethical justification
Course Level:
First year, intro. to philosophy.