Ethics in the Real World

Author(s): Peter Singer

Anthology/essay

"In this book of brief essays, Singer applies his controversial ways of thinking to issues like climate change, extreme poverty, animals, abortion, euthanasia, human genetic selection, sports doping, the sale of kidneys, the ethics of high-priced art, and ways of increasing happiness. Singer asks whether chimpanzees are people, smoking should be outlawed, or consensual sex between adult siblings should be decriminalised, and he reiterates his case against the idea that all human life is sacred, applying his arguments to some recent cases in the news. In addition, he explores, in an easily accessible form, some of the deepest philosophical questions, such as whether anything really matters and whether the pale blue dot that is our planet has any value. The collection also includes some more personal reflections, like Singer's thoughts on one of his favourite activities, surfing, and an unusual suggestion for starting a family conversation over a holiday feast. Provocative and original, these essays will challenge:and possibly change:your beliefs about a wide range of real-world ethical questions."

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'Peter Singer's status as a man of principles and towering intellect-a philosopher extraordinaire, if you will-is unrivalled in Australia.' Sydney Morning Herald 'Peter Singer is a public intellectual par excellence.' Monthly 'Peter Singer may be the most controversial philosopher alive; he is certainly among the most influential.' New Yorker

"Peter Singer is Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics, Princeton University, and Laureate Professor, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, University of Melbourne. He is the author of more than twenty books, including The Life You Can Save and The Most Good You Can Do. Singer was born in Australia. He divides his time between New York City and Melbourne."

General Fields

  • : 9781925355857
  • : Text Publishing Company
  • : Text Publishing Company
  • : 0.42
  • : May 2016
  • : 234mm X 153mm
  • : Australia
  • : September 2016
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Peter Singer
  • : Paperback
  • : 916
  • : English
  • : 336