Rationally Speaking Podcast

Rationally Speaking #97 - Peter Singer on Being a Utilitarian in the Real World

Nov 25, 2013
Ethicist Peter Singer discusses his utilitarian arguments on how we should treat animals, why we have an obligation to give to charity, and whether infants count as 'people'. They also explore hedonistic vs preference utilitarianism, saving a drowning child, speciesism and animal rights, Singer's controversial reputation in Germany, and book recommendations.
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