Ethics in the Real World

Name: Ethics in the Real World
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SKU: 9781922790316
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90 Essays on Things that Matter - A Fully Updated and Expanded Edition

By Peter Singer

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Ethics in the Real World by Peter Singer is a collection of short essays that explore various ethical issues and moral dilemmas encountered in everyday life. It delves into topics such as global poverty, animal rights, bioethics, and the implications of technological advancements, offering thought-provoking insights and encouraging readers to reflect on their own ethical beliefs.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring thought-provoking essays on contemporary ethical issues, ranging from global poverty to animal rights. Peter Singer's clear and engaging writing style invites readers to reflect on their own moral beliefs and the practical implications of ethical theories.

Ethics in the Real World

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A revised edition of Peter Singer's powerful collection, featuring 37 new essays.

A fully updated and expanded edition of Peter Singer's powerful collection, including 37 new essays.

Free speech and fake news, stopping Putin, pandemic ethics, climate change, extreme poverty, abortion, euthanasia, sports doping, the sale of kidneys, happiness, climbing Mt Everest, the parenting style of elephants, our relationship with kangaroos and colonising space.

One of the world's most influential philosophers brings clarity, focus and brilliant analysis to a wide range of current real-world ethical matters. These provocative short essays will challenge—and possibly change—the way you think.

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Ethics in the Real World by Peter Singer is highly praised for its clear, concise essays tackling pressing ethical issues. Reviews commend Singer’s ability to present complex topics in an accessible manner, highlighting his intellectual influence and philosophical engagement. His work is often cited as thought-provoking and a significant contribution to public philosophical discourse.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922790316

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 May 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 31.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 328g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

Australian philosopher Peter Singer is Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University and the recipient of the Berggruen Prize for ideas that shape human self-understanding. He is the author of more than twenty books, including The Ethics of What We Eat (with Jim Mason) and The Most Good You Can Do. Singer divides his time between Princeton and Melbourne.