Peter Singer | Rich and Poor
Singer distinguishes absolute poverty from relative poverty as that which is poor by any standards. His definition of absolute affluence together with his consequentialist principle that one is obliged to prevent harm when possible without sacrificing something of comparable moral significance leads to his conclusion that wealthier countries are obligated to assist poorer countries.
-While it is obvious that ___________ will accept Singer's principle, he asserts that it will also be acceptable to nonconsequentialists.

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Singer's principle is based on consequentialism, which focuses on the outcomes of actions. Consequentialists would naturally accept his principle as it aligns with their focus on maximizing good outcomes.