In this reading Midgley brought up the idea of the lifeboat model and competition and how humans face the idea of these two components. Midgley presents the lifeboat model and how humans deal with dilemmas that are presented when it comes to saving people. There are three options of the lifeboat model; 1. take on all passengers 2. save as many people as possible 3. do nothing to help save anyone. Midgley stated that individuals seem to be in competition with each other all of the time. However she is not sure why because we are all in the same. All individuals have resources and imaginations. Midgley suggest that we should think of each others as allies. I agree with Midgley because if we weren't always competing with one another people could help each other strengthen ones weaknesses.
In the section THE COMPLEXITY OF MORAL CLAIMS Midgley describes four different figures that hit on the lifeboat model. The first figure relates to helping only the people that are closest to you and then if there is more room for say help the rest of them. Figure four suggest we must look at every situation or claim which happens to concern our problem or choice. She gave an example of a human and an animal being hurt on the side of the road. She went on to say that individuals will always stop and help a human or animal if they are hurt. Competition doesn't play a toll in a situation like this. She insinuates that we are not in a lifeboat situation all of the time and competition doesn't always need to play a part.
I believe that Midgley's readings are easier to understand compared to Kohak. I am looking forward to hear more of Midgley's explanations on her ideas of ecology. The class lectures which are held after the readings help clear up exactly what the reading was hoping for one to get out of the information.
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