Ethics in the Real World: 90 Essays on Things That Matter - A Fully Updated and Expanded Edition

Peter Singer is a renowned philosopher known for his controversial ideas and writings on ethical issues. His book "Ethics in the Real World" includes thought-provoking essays on topics such as climate change, poverty, animal rights, abortion, euthanasia, genetic selection, sports doping, the sale of kidneys, high-priced art, and happiness. Singer challenges traditional beliefs and discusses deep philosophical questions, offering his unique perspective and arguments. The book is a collection of brief essays that will engage and challenge readers' perspectives on ethical dilemmas.

Format: Hardback
Length: 488 pages
Publication date: 18 April 2023
Publisher: Princeton University Press

Peter Singer, widely recognized as one of the most influential philosophers globally, is also a highly contentious figure. The author of significant works such as Animal Liberation, Practical Ethics, Rethinking Life and Death, and The Life You Can Save, Singer has played a pivotal role in establishing the animal rights and effective altruism movements, as well as contributing to the development of bioethics. In his latest offering, Ethics in the Real World, Singer demonstrates his exceptional ability to analyze pressing contemporary events in concise and thought-provoking essays.

This book comprises a collection of brief essays, where Singer applies his unconventional thinking to a diverse range of topics, including climate change, extreme poverty, animal welfare, abortion, euthanasia, human genetic selection, sports doping, organ sales, the ethics of high-priced art, and strategies for enhancing happiness. He raises thought-provoking questions such as whether chimpanzees should be considered persons, whether smoking should be prohibited, or whether consensual sex between adult siblings should be decriminalized. Singer further reinforces his stance against the notion of universal sanctity of human life, applying his arguments to recent news cases. Additionally, he delves into profound philosophical inquiries, such as the significance of anything and the value of our planet, Earth.

The collection also includes personal reflections, such as Singer's thoughts on surfing and an unconventional suggestion for initiating family conversations during holiday feasts. These essays are provocative and original, offering a fresh perspective on numerous real-world ethical dilemmas. They will undoubtedly challenge and potentially alter readers' beliefs on a wide spectrum of ethical concerns.

Weight: 738g
Dimension: 142 x 211 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780691237879