Ethics in Pandemic Times
When we have a moral obligation to reduce suffering, we must act on it
Peter Singer
Australian moral philosopher known for his work on ethics, animal rights, and utilitarianism
All moments: Peter Singer
- Disagreeing on Ethical Questions — Peter Singer
If we reject these practices, we must acknowledge that we are prepared to pay a price for our ethical convictions
- Ethics for One World — Peter Singer
The capacity for suffering and enjoyment is a prerequisite for having interests
- Lessons from Pandemic Ethics — Peter Singer
We need to think globally about our obligations to humanity
- The Ethics of Animal Liberation — Peter Singer
The question is not 'Can they reason?' nor 'Can they talk?' but 'Can they suffer?'
- Too Many People — Peter Singer
Ethics requires us to consider not just our own interests, but the interests of all who can be affected by our actions
- Evolution and Ethics — Peter Singer
There is no sound reason for supposing that a creature subject to natural selection is under any obligation to do anything
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