Practical Ethics
An introduction to applied ethics that tests moral principles against difficult questions about animals, poverty, medicine and the environment.
Author · 2001
Unsanctifying Human Life
Essays on Ethics
A collection of Singer’s essays, edited by Helga Kuhse, examining animals, bioethics and the foundations of an ethical life.
By Peter Singer; edited by Helga Kuhse.
- Publisher
- Wiley
- First published
- 2001
- Pages
- 408
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 2002 edition
- ISBN
- 9780631225065
- Formats
- Hardcover
About the book
Unsanctifying Human Life gathers essays spanning several areas of Peter Singer’s philosophical work. Helga Kuhse’s selection includes arguments about animals, the value of life, medical decisions and the responsibilities involved in practical ethics.
The collection lets readers follow recurring questions across different contexts. It combines discussions of philosophical method with applications to research, health care, the environment and how individuals should live.
Key ideas
- The moral status of humans and other animals
- Bioethical decisions about life, treatment and research
- The relationship between philosophical method and practical ethics
About this edition
The publication details above refer to the 2002 edition identified by ISBN 9780631225065. The work was first published in 2001. Other editions may have different page counts, formats and ISBNs.
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