Peter Singer, the author of Famine, Wealth and Morality, is an Australian philosopher who wanted to end suffering and death. Singer is not only a philosopher, but also a defender of utilitarianism. Singer talks about people suffering from death, the lack of food and shelter, the terrible medical care and how this can be prevented. He also argues that we could help prevent this from happening. Singer explains the problems happening around the world but focuses specifically on East Bengal because “constant poverty, cyclone and a civil war have turned millions of people into destitute refugees for at least nine years.” After listing all the ways these problems could be prevented or not caused, he talks about how the United States and other countries are doing it. I think if all rich people put themselves in the place of a person in poverty, they would want someone to help them. I support this idea because it could prevent lack of food, shelter and medicine. Singer's second idea, "suffering and death from lack of food, shelter, and medical care are bad." I agree with Singer that it's bad and I wish people didn't have to deal with it. I think no one should go without food because millions of restaurants throw away food every day. The United States and other countries are very wasteful. I think we should give that food to those who are in poverty. Singer's third idea, members of wealthy societies or groups should take it upon themselves to donate money to prevent bad things from happening. Rich societies should help poor countries. Not only is it the moral thing to do, but it is also the Christian thing to do. From an early age I was taught to help others to the best of my ability