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Peter Singer

    July 6, 1946

    Peter Singer is a profoundly influential philosopher known for his rigorous examination of ethical dilemmas concerning animal rights, bioethics, and the obligations of the affluent to the global poor. While often credited with pioneering the modern animal rights movement, his philosophical framework emphasizes utilitarian principles rather than rights-based arguments. His extensive writings, translated across numerous languages, challenge readers to consider how we ought to live and how to minimize suffering in the world. Singer's work consistently prompts critical reflection on our moral responsibilities in a complex global society.

    Practical Ethics
    Famine, Affluence, and Morality
    The Life You Can Save
    The Life You Can Save. 10th Anniversary Edition
    Animal Liberation
    Animal Liberation Now
    • 2024

      Consider the Turkey

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Examining the traditional turkey feast, this book reveals the troubling realities of commercially produced birds and their history. Author Peter Singer critiques the annual presidential turkey pardon while introducing readers to a charming turkey named Cornelius. He advocates for a shift towards vegetarian alternatives or focusing on popular side dishes to enhance holiday meals for both people and the planet. The book also includes delicious recipes for turkey-free celebrations, prompting a reevaluation of holiday dining choices.

      Consider the Turkey
    • 2024

      Błyskotliwe wprowadzenia w prace kluczowych filozofów i najważniejsze idee filozofii. Autorami poszczególnych tomów serii, wydanej w oryginale przez Oxford University Press, są wybitni specjaliści w prezentowanych obszarach. Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel jest uznawany za najbardziej wpływowego filozofa XIX i XX wieku. Jego myśli i idee stanowiły punkt odniesienia dla wielu wybitnych myślicieli – między innymi Karola Marksa czy Ludwiga Feuerbacha. Peter Singer prezentuje biografię Hegla i opisuje czasy, w których żył, a następnie omawia niektóre spośród najtrudniejszych aspektów jego filozofii. Analizuje także najważniejsze idee i dzieła Hegla, objaśniając w jasny i przystępny sposób kwestie uważane za trudne i skomplikowane.

      Krótki kurs filozofii Hegel
    • 2023

      Animal Liberation Now

      The Definitive Classic Renewed

      • 368 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      4.6(647)Add rating

      Focusing on the evolution of the animal rights movement, this updated classic explores ethical considerations surrounding the treatment of animals. Enhanced by an introduction from Yuval Noah Harari, the book delves into philosophical arguments and societal implications, urging readers to reconsider their relationship with animals. It challenges prevailing norms and advocates for a more compassionate approach, making a compelling case for the rights of non-human beings. This edition revitalizes the discussion, reflecting contemporary views and ongoing debates in animal ethics.

      Animal Liberation Now
    • 2023

      Eastern spirituality and utilitarian philosophy meet in these unique dialogues between a Buddhist monastic and a moral philosopher on such issues as animal welfare, gender equality, the death penalty, and more An unlikely duo—Professor Peter Singer, a preeminent philosopher and professor of bioethics, and Venerable Shih Chao-Hwei, a Taiwanese Buddhist monastic and social activist—join forces to talk ethics in lively conversations that cross oceans, overcome language barriers, and bridge philosophies. The eye-opening dialogues collected here share unique perspectives on contemporary issues like animal welfare, gender equality, the death penalty, and more. Together, these two deep thinkers explore the foundation of ethics and key Buddhist concepts, and ultimately reveal how we can all move toward making the world a better place.

      The Buddhist and the Ethicist
    • 2023

      Angenommen, ich stehe an einem Teich und muss mitansehen, wie ein Kind ertrinkt, würde mir bei der Rettungsaktion aber meinen teuren neuen Anzug ruinieren: Müsste ich das Kind nicht trotzdem retten? Wenn nun das durchaus zumutbar wäre: Warum teile ich dann nicht meinen Besitz mit jemandem, dem ich dadurch das Leben retten könnte, ohne dass mich das unzumutbar viel kosten würde? Das »Kind im Teich« ist nicht nur eines der berühmtesten philosophischen Gedankenexperimente, sondern drückt auch die Kernidee des »effektiven Altruismus« aus, einer sozialen Bewegung, die Singer maßgeblich geprägt hat. Der Band bietet eine Neuübersetzung sowie einen genauen Kommentar und zeichnet die Wirkungsgeschichte dieses so maßgeblichen Textes nach. Sprachen: Deutsch, Englisch

      Famine, Affluence, and Morality/Hunger, Reichtum und Moral
    • 2022

      In recent years a number of oppressed groups have campaigned vigorously for equality. The classic instance is the Black Liberation movement, which demands an end to the prejudice and discrimination that has made blacks second-class citizens. The immediate appeal of the black liberation movement and its initial, if limited, success made it a model for other oppressed groups to follow. We became familiar with liberation movements for Spanish-Americans, gay people, and a variety of other minorities. When a majority group—women—began their campaign, some thought we had come to the end of the road. Discrimination on the basis of sex, it has been said, is the last universally accepted form of discrimination, practiced without secrecy or pretense even in those liberal circles that have long prided themselves on their freedom from prejudice against racial minorities

      All Animals are Equal / Alle Tiere sind gleich
    • 2020

      Why Vegan?

      • 144 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      4.1(90)Add rating

      'So the only question is: do animals other than man suffer?' One of the great moral philosophers of the modern age, Peter Singer asks unflinching questions about how we should live our lives. The ideas collected in these writings, arguing that human tyranny over animals is a wrong comparable to racism and sexism, triggered the animal rights movement and gave impetus to the rise in vegan eating. One of twenty new books in the bestselling Penguin Great Ideas series. This new selection showcases a diverse list of thinkers who have helped shape our world today, from anarchists to stoics, feminists to prophets, satirists to Zen Buddhists.

      Why Vegan?
    • 2019

      In this Tenth Anniversary Edition of The Life You Can Save, Peter Singer brings his landmark book up to date. In addition to restating his compelling arguments about how we should respond to extreme poverty, he examines the progress we are making and recounts how the first edition transformed the lives both of readers and the people they helped. Learn how you can be part of the solution, doing good for others while adding fulfillment to your own life.

      The Life You Can Save. 10th Anniversary Edition
    • 2018

      Théorie du tube de dentifrice

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      Seul et sans organisation, cet homme a tordu le bras de géants comme McDonald's, l'ancien puissant directeur du FBI John Edgar Hoover ou encore de l'Oréal. Afin de transformer le monde et de donner du sens à sa vie, Spira n'a cessé de développer ses propres méthodes : chercher le dialogue avant la confrontation ; toujours proposer une alternative crédible à ce que l'on dénonce ; éviter l'entre-soi des militants ; ne pas diviser le monde en saints et en pêcheurs... Sa vie est un shoot d'inspiration pure.

      Théorie du tube de dentifrice
    • 2017

      Humanitäre Katastrophen, Hungersnöte, Epidemien, Flüchtlingskrisen – warum wir helfen müssen und in welchem Maß: „Hunger, Wohlstand und Moral“ ist einer der meistdiskutierten Essays der zeitgenössischen Moralphilosophie und in unseren Tagen aktueller denn je. Peter Singer macht deutlich, dass es unsere Pflicht ist, den Armen und Leidenden dieser Welt zu helfen, ganz gleich wo sie leben, ob vor unserer Haustür oder in fernen Regionen. Wer geben kann, gebe – und zwar viel. Singers Text ist radikal in seiner Unbedingtheit und sorgt seit seinem Erscheinen 1972 für heftige Kontroversen. Diese Neuausgabe, erweitert um eine Einleitung und zwei weitere Essays, zeigt, wie aktuell Singers Thesen noch heute sind, in Zeiten, in denen viele nichts wissen wollen vom Elend der Menschen, die ihr Leben riskieren, um zu uns zu gelangen, ins reiche Europa. Mit einem Vorwort von Bill und Melinda Gates.

      Hunger, Wohlstand und Moral