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What does it mean?
As long as abundance exists, poverty is morally wrong.
In plain terms
Poverty is evil when there is plenty for everyone.
What can you take from it?
Poverty is evil when abundance exists.

Where it applies

  • policy debates
  • social work
  • philosophy

Putting it to work

  • address inequality
  • share resources

Questions to consider

  • What is your duty to the poor?
  • Why does poverty persist?

Another view

Abundance is not always available or accessible to all.

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