punninglinguist
punninglinguist t1_j9ilw5a wrote
Reply to comment by Marsdreamer in What are more accepted hypotheses that similarly explain the aspects of hominid evolution that the "pseudoscientific" aquatic ape theory does? by KEVLAR60442
Can you give some examples of the kinds of explanations that are still accepted in the field? Like, "Here's a trait that [some animal] has. Here's the uncontroversial scientific consensus on how it evolved."?
punninglinguist t1_itrd4zw wrote
Reply to comment by MrPezevenk in Peter Singer Is the Philosopher of the Status Quo by TuvixWasMurderedR1P
It seemed clear to me from context that people were comparing Singer to other affluent westerners and/or other philosophers who write about inequality. Again, not to the sort who lack disposable assets.
punninglinguist t1_itqysdf wrote
Reply to comment by MrPezevenk in Peter Singer Is the Philosopher of the Status Quo by TuvixWasMurderedR1P
Singer's not posing his argument to most people, though. He's posing it to affluent people in developed countries. I think he'd agree with you that, say, a working class single mom, who sometimes has to choose between groceries and prescriptions, should not be expected to give away any wealth.
punninglinguist t1_itqnl9s wrote
Reply to comment by MrPezevenk in Peter Singer Is the Philosopher of the Status Quo by TuvixWasMurderedR1P
Isn't that kind of Singer's argument, though? That people who are well-off should choose to give away most of their assets in ways that benefit the poor.?
punninglinguist t1_j9qeuuf wrote
Reply to comment by snrup1 in ‘IT’ Prequel Series ‘Welcome To Derry’ Greenlit At HBO Max by DemiFiendRSA
Derry Girls is an Irish comedy show about Catholic school. It's not the same thing as Girls.