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The expanding circle
Ethics and Sociobiology
Book • 2011
In 'The Expanding Circle', Peter Singer integrates insights from sociobiology and ethics to argue that human altruism, initially driven by genetic instincts to protect kin and community, has evolved into a consciously chosen ethic with an expanding circle of moral concern.
Singer contends that our capacity for reason allows us to extend moral consideration beyond biological and social groups to include all beings capable of feeling pleasure or pain.
The book discusses the relationship between reason, ethics, and the biological basis of human behavior, and it includes a new afterword in the 2011 edition that reflects on recent research in the field.
Singer contends that our capacity for reason allows us to extend moral consideration beyond biological and social groups to include all beings capable of feeling pleasure or pain.
The book discusses the relationship between reason, ethics, and the biological basis of human behavior, and it includes a new afterword in the 2011 edition that reflects on recent research in the field.
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Mentioned by David Samson when discussing the concept of the expanding circle and its relevance to tribalism.
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The future of tribalism
Referenced by Josh Green, it documents how our moral circles have become wider.
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JOSHUA GREENE: uniting moral tribes
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Ryan Holiday as a book celebrating its 30th or 40th anniversary, focusing on expanding the circle of concern.
Ryan Holiday as a book celebrating its 30th or 40th anniversary, focusing on expanding the circle of concern.
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Sarah Bakewell on Humanism and The Power of Connection
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a book he is reading next, focusing on the expanding circle of moral concern.
Ryan Holiday as a book he is reading next, focusing on the expanding circle of moral concern.
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Peter Singer on Practicing Effective Altruism Daily
