Philosophy Question
Description
Answer the following questions in about 150 words each. You don’t need to refer to any sources other those assigned for this module for questions 1 to 3. Question 4 involves research and you must cite any sources used. Your answers should be in your own words, except when providing quotations and their sources. Each question is worth 25 possible points.
Summarize Peter Singer’s argument that we are obligated to help those living in poverty. Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.
Explain why Kentaro Toyama believes that technology alone cannot solve the problem of poverty.
- Explain one of the examples given in any of the readings, videos or podcasts for this module of how technology HAS been successful in alleviating poverty.
- Research a way in which technology has made poverty worse either here in the U.S. or elsewhere in the world.
- And here are the books and articles that you may need.
- The Life You Can Save.pdf
Actions (read pages 26 to 258)
Can Technology End Poverty?Links to an external site.
Podcast Interview with Kentaro Toyama (start at 11:17)Links to an external site.
10 Technological Solutions to PovertyLinks to an external site.
U.N Study: Digitization of Kenyan Farmer Payments Helps Tackle PovertyLinks to an external site.
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