

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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1 2 3 4 5 6
Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Hedonistic Utilitarianism vs Preference Utilitarianism
04:48 • 12min
Saving a Drowning Child
17:04 • 14min
Speciesism and Animal Rights
30:57 • 9min
Controversial Reputation in Germany and Silencing of Free Speech
39:41 • 4min
Book Recommendation and Wrap-Up
43:18 • 3min