<P> An article in the American journal for Economics has addressed the issue of Utilitarian ethics within redistribution of wealth . The journal stated that taxation of the wealthy is the best way to make use of the disposable income they receive . This says that the money creates utility for the most people by funding government services . Many utilitarian philosophers , including Peter Singer and Toby Ord , argue that inhabitants of developed countries in particular have an obligation to help to end extreme poverty across the world , for example by regularly donating some of their income to charity . Peter Singer , for example , argues that donating some of one 's income to charity could help to save a life or cure somebody from a poverty - related illness , which is a much better use of the money as it brings someone in extreme poverty far more happiness than it would bring to oneself if one lived in relative comfort . However , Singer not only argues that one ought to donate a significant proportion of one 's income to charity , but also that this money should be directed to the most cost - effective charities , in order to bring about the greatest good for the greatest number , consistent with utilitarian thinking . Singer 's ideas have formed the basis of the modern effective altruist movement . </P>
<P> An article in the American journal for Economics has addressed the issue of Utilitarian ethics within redistribution of wealth . The journal stated that taxation of the wealthy is the best way to make use of the disposable income they receive . This says that the money creates utility for the most people by funding government services . Many utilitarian philosophers , including Peter Singer and Toby Ord , argue that inhabitants of developed countries in particular have an obligation to help to end extreme poverty across the world , for example by regularly donating some of their income to charity . Peter Singer , for example , argues that donating some of one 's income to charity could help to save a life or cure somebody from a poverty - related illness , which is a much better use of the money as it brings someone in extreme poverty far more happiness than it would bring to oneself if one lived in relative comfort . However , Singer not only argues that one ought to donate a significant proportion of one 's income to charity , but also that this money should be directed to the most cost - effective charities , in order to bring about the greatest good for the greatest number , consistent with utilitarian thinking . Singer 's ideas have formed the basis of the modern effective altruist movement . </P>
who said the greatest good for the greatest number
who said the greatest good for the greatest number
Peter Singer
Peter Singer