“The goal of maximizing the welfare of all may be better achieved by an ethic that accepts our inclinations and harnesses them so that, taken as a whole, the system works to everyone's advantage.”
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The expanding circle: ethics and sociobiology
This book delves into the intersection of ethics and the study of biology, specifically sociobiology. It analyzes how ethical principles have evolved and how they are intertwined with the social structures and behaviors of human societies. The author examines various ethical theories and their implications in the context of evolutionary biology, offering insights into the nature of human morality. more
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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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