Death in a shallow pond : a philosopher, a drowning child, and strangers in need /

Imagine this. You're walking past a shallow pond and spot a toddler thrashing around in the water, in obvious danger of drowning. You look around for her parents, but nobody is there. You're the only person who can save her and you must act immediately. But as you approach the pond you rem...

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Bibliographic Details

Main Author:	Edmonds, David, 1964- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Princeton, New Jersey : Princeton University Press, [2025].
Subjects:	Singer, Peter, > 1946- Ethics. Thought experiments. Utilitarianism. Famines > Moral and ethical aspects. Poverty > Moral and ethical aspects. Suffering > Moral and ethical aspects. Wealth > Moral and ethical aspects. Altruism. Helping behavior.