Readership: Scholars and students of moral philosophy, ethical theory, and political philosophy
Garrett Cullity, Department of Philosophy, University of Adelaide
Review(s) from previous edition"How much money and time does morality oblige the relatively affluent to devote to the relief of poverty, suffering, and other disadvantages? Anyone who finds this question remotely important should read Garrett Cullity's meticulous, even-handed treatment. The publication of this monograph signals the continuing emergence of a normative orientation that one might call "beneficence theory". . . . Many philosophers are attracted to the arguments which Cullity . . . dismantles. They will learn from him. By treating well-chosen opposing views so carefully and thoroughly, the book also rewards those who reject the author's ultimate conclusions. . . . the book offers something for nearly everyone. . . . the chapters are well-organized and clearly written. An advanced undergraduate with an ethics background should be able to follow them, and will gain a sophisticated overview of this vital area. - Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews
1: The Life-Saving Analogy 2: An Argument from Beneficence 3: Objections to Aid 4: Saving Lives 5: The Extreme Demand 6: Problems of Demandingness 7: Impartiality, Fairness, and Beneficence 8: The Rejection of the Extreme Demand 9: Permission 10: Requirement 11: Overview Appendix 1: Poverty and Aid Appendix 2: The Cost of Saving a Life
