Scientific
accuracy-
The Peters map precisely represents the area on the globe allowing for
an accurate study of size and accurate longitudinal coordinates to be
calculated.
Social
Equality-
By portraying the size relationships of the Northern and Southern Hemispheres,
the Peters map gives the real size relations of all countries on the
map.
Thought
Provocation-
By showing a representation of the world that we are not accustomed
to, the Peters map gives us pause to think about the representation
of the world and the ways in which we relate to it. It also points out
the general lack of knowledge about geography most people in the world
have.