“When the death of a disabled infant will lead to the birth of another infant with better prospects of a happy life, the total amount of happiness will be greater if the disabled infant is killed. The loss of happy life for the first infant is outweighed by the gain of happier life for the second. Therefore, if killing the hemophiliac infant has no adverse effect on others, it would, according to the total view, be right to kill him.”
This book analyzes ethical theory in the context of concrete moral choices and everyday situations. The work addresses questions about how individuals and societies should make ethical decisions when confronted with dilemmas involving harm, welfare, and moral responsibility. Through case-based examination, the author explores the application of ethical frameworks to practical affairs, considering both personal conduct and broader social issues requiring moral judgment. more
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
“It is of first importance that the military be subordinate to civilian government”
“The bad man desires arbitrary power. What moves the evil man is the love of injustice.”
“Justice is the first virtue of social institutions.”