“Will we rise to the challenge and prove our capacity for genuine altruism by ending our ruthless exploitation of the species in our power, not because we are forced to do so by rebels or terrorists, but because we recognize that our position is morally indefensible?”
Quote by Peter Singer
Work
Animal liberation: a new ethics for our treatment of animals
Animal Liberation presents a comprehensive argument for the ethical consideration of animals, discussing the moral implications of human-animal interactions and proposing a new framework for animal rights and welfare. more
Author
Peter Singer
Peter Singer (born July 6, 1946) is an Australian moral philosopher renowned for his work in applied ethics, particularly animal liberation, effective altruism, and global poverty. He is a professor of bioethics at Princeton University and author of 'Animal Liberation,' a foundational text of the animal rights movement. Singer argues for extending moral consideration to all sentient beings based on utilitarian principles. His controversial views have sparked global debates but profoundly influenced contemporary ethics, charity practices, and animal welfare policies. more
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