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Practical Ethics

Peter Singer

Explore the most pressing ethical challenges of our time with this classic introduction to applied ethics. This updated edition by Peter Singer includes a new chapter on climate change and tackles questions like whether it's ethical to buy luxuries when others are starving and if we should support the meat industry. You'll also delve into issues of discrimination, abortion, euthanasia, and environmental preservation. With clear prose and compelling arguments, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in how to live an ethical life.
Publish Date
1999-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
1999-01-30T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1979
Goodreads Rating
4.08
ISBN
9780521707688
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2018-09-23T13:57:10.000Z
Fair point! My personal views are mirrored in my understanding of the book Practical Ethics by Peter Singer. That while the use of animals as a resource for food is acceptable, we are beholden to make their lives as pleasant & cruelty free as practically possible.      source