In this essay, Singer compares us to Bob and his Bugatti. In other contexts, he compares us to someone who allows a young child to drown in a shallow pond, since saving the child would require muddying his nice clothing. How good are these analogies? Is one better than the other? Defend your answer.

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The Answer is -Demonstrate understanding of the point(s) of the two analogies.
-Offer a plausible assessment of the relative merits of the two analogies, correctly identifying and defending controversial claims using sound reasoning, well-chosen examples, insightful analogies, etc.

In This Essay, Singer Compares Us to Bob and His