We haven't resolved whether humans have a duty to prevent suffering they didn't directly cause.
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Some argue that failing to prevent harm when you're capable is morally equivalent to causing it, while others maintain a meaningful distinction between action and inaction. This unresolved question shapes debates over charitable obligation.
Citation ID: WS01071
Title: We haven't resolved whether humans have a duty to prevent suffering they didn't directly cause.
URL: https://worldsolve.org/index.php?api=problem&id=1071