What is Peter Singer’s approach to this dilemma?
Other
Suppose that Thomas is at the grocery store, and realizes that after paying for his food and other necessities he will have about $5 left over. As he approaches the checkout line, he sees a large box of cat-shaped chocolate truffles (which he would very much enjoy, but does not need) that costs exactly $5. He also sees that the grocery store is collecting donations for a reputable and well-vetted charity specializing in local hunger relief. Thomas decides to buy the candy, and forgo making a donation. Evaluate his decision via the respective views of Peter Singer and ethical egoists. Your discussion should address the following considerations:
-How would Singer support his approval/disapproval of Thomas’ decision? What would his argument look like, and how might he defend the premises of this argument?
-How would an ethical egoist support his/her approval of Thomas’ decision? What would his/her argument look like, and how might he/she defend the premises of this argument?
-On what key points might these two theorists disagree, and how might they attack one another’s views?
