Massive natural disaster has hit an already poor country

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1) Suppose a massive natural disaster has hit an already poor country (e.g., the 2011 earthquake in Haiti). Give three examples of comparably morally significant things which Singer's first argument would NOT require you to sacrifice in giving aid.

What are three examples?

2) Give one heuristic/bias which might explain people's intuitive resistance to Singer's premise four. Briefly explain why it might be involved.

3.) Give one heuristic/bias which might explain people's intuitive resistance to Singer's premise three. Briefly explain why it might be involved.

4.) Give three examples of things which never have moral significance.

5.) List three things which could have moral significance for some people but not for others.

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