“If it is in our power to prevent something bad from happening, without thereby sacrificing anything of comparable moral importance, we ought, morally, to do it.” (Singer 722)

Charity vs. Duty

Moral difference?

Is it my duty to help the drowning man or simply charity if I do so?

Is it my duty to help those in need when I am able to do so or is it simply charity if I do so?

To whom/what does my duty extend?

Is my duty to refrain from participating in activity that supports practices that harm others?

Where do we draw the line?