Practical Ethics
An introduction to applied ethics that tests moral principles against difficult questions about animals, poverty, medicine and the environment.
Author · 2000
Writings on an Ethical Life
Singer’s selection of his own writings offers an introduction to his arguments about animals, poverty, bioethics and living ethically.
By Peter Singer.
- Publisher
- Fourth Estate
- First published
- 2000
- Pages
- 361
- Language
- English
- Edition
- 2002 edition
- ISBN
- 9781841155517
- Formats
- Paperback
About the book
Writings on an Ethical Life collects pieces chosen by Singer from his work on practical ethics. The selection brings together philosophical foundations and applications, offering a route into arguments developed across several books.
Its subjects include the treatment of animals, responsibilities toward people in poverty, environmental questions and decisions about human life. The collection allows readers to compare the principles behind these positions and consider how they connect.
Key ideas
- Foundations and applications of Singer’s ethics
- Moral concern for animals and distant strangers
- Choosing and sustaining an ethical way of life
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About this edition
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