Peter Singer's Dilemma

Peter Singer’s dilemma highlights a moral question about helping others. Imagine you see a child drowning in a shallow pond nearby. Most would agree you should save the child, even if it means ruining your clothes. Singer argues this logic extends to helping people suffering from poverty or hunger elsewhere. If you can prevent harm without significant cost to yourself, you have a moral obligation to do so. His dilemma prompts us to consider our responsibilities beyond immediate surroundings, questioning why we often ignore distant suffering when we can make a difference with minimal sacrifice.