In technical terms, the duty of the affluent to assist those suffering from preventable evils in poor countries is "supererogatory" according to Singer.

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According to Peter Singer, the duty of the affluent to assist those suffering from preventable evils in poor countries is not supererogatory but rather a moral obligation. Supererogatory actions are those that go beyond duty, but Singer argues that aiding the poor is a basic ethical requirement.

In Technical Terms, the Duty of the Affluent to Assist