Reasonable Faith Podcast Controversial Philosopher Makes a Moral Change
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Nov 3, 2025 
Dr. Peter Singer, a renowned contemporary moral philosopher, dives deep into objective morality and the evolution of his views on ethics. He critiques how philosophers often tackle lesser issues instead of practical ethics. Singer reveals his shift towards moral objectivism and argues that atheists can uphold moral truths without theism. Discussing abortion, he questions the foundational role of rights and emphasizes reason over intuition in moral judgment. Singer's insights provoke thought on the implications of moral realism for theism and ethics.
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Debate Rout Against D'Souza
- Craig recounts Singer's debate performance against Dinesh D'Souza where Singer focused on the topic and exposed off-topic attacks.
- He describes the encounter as a rout and praises Singer's debating skill.
Philosophy's Publication Bias
- Philosophers tend to work on topics their peers reward, not necessarily on urgent ethical problems.
- Peter Singer urges more focus on applied ethics that change how we live and the world's condition.
Work On What Sparks You
- Follow the problems that ignite your passion instead of chasing prestige or publishability.
- William Lane Craig advises working on issues that personally motivate you, regardless of trends.