Democracy and Disobedience
A philosophical examination of when disobedience can be justified in a democracy and how citizens should evaluate political authority.
Books by Peter Singer
Browse Peter Singer’s books by decade, contribution, topic and format.
53 books
Animal Liberation
Singer’s original argument against disregarding animal suffering, examining experimentation, farming and the assumptions behind speciesism.
Animal Rights and Human Obligations
An anthology edited by Tom Regan and Peter Singer brings together historical and contemporary arguments about human responsibilities to animals.
Animal Factories
Jim Mason and Peter Singer investigate industrial animal farming and its consequences for animals, people and the environment.
Marx
A brief introduction to Karl Marx’s life and work that identifies the ideas connecting his philosophical and political thought.
The Expanding Circle
An exploration of evolution, altruism and the role of reasoning in extending concern beyond our own family or community.
Hegel
A concise introduction to Hegel’s principal ideas, major works and historical setting, written for readers approaching his philosophy.
Test-Tube Babies
A collection edited by William A. W. Walters and Peter Singer connects early IVF techniques with moral questions and prospective developments.
The Reproduction Revolution
Peter Singer and Deane Wells examine the ethical and social questions raised by IVF and other reproductive technologies.
Should the Baby Live?
Helga Kuhse and Peter Singer examine difficult decisions about treatment for newborn infants through philosophical argument and case studies.
Applied Ethics
An anthology of philosophical essays examining practical controversies, from abortion and euthanasia to animals and collective responsibility.
Ethical and Legal Issues in Guardianship Options for Intellectually Disadvantaged People
Terry Carney and Peter Singer examine the ethical and legal questions surrounding guardianship and the rights of people with intellectual disabilities.