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"....It is a widely read and widely taught introduction to the philosophical dimensions of practical moral problems.... All of the chapters have been revised and updated, and a chapter has been added on climate change. Singer's lucid style of exposition and argument are perfect for this sort of introductory text. Every library should have a copy of this book.... Highly recommended...."
--J. H. Spence, Adrian College, CHOICE
"...This third edition keeps the lucid style and provocative arguments of its predecessors, but with a more up to date perspective into current ethical challenges. This makes Practical Ethics not only an ideal text for university courses, but also for anyone who wants to dedicate some serious thinking into how she or he ought to live.... remains a relevant and welcome contribution to ethics."
--Laura Cabrera, Institute for Biomedical Ethics, Basel University, Metapsychology Online Review
--J. H. Spence, Adrian College, CHOICE
"...This third edition keeps the lucid style and provocative arguments of its predecessors, but with a more up to date perspective into current ethical challenges. This makes Practical Ethics not only an ideal text for university courses, but also for anyone who wants to dedicate some serious thinking into how she or he ought to live.... remains a relevant and welcome contribution to ethics."
--Laura Cabrera, Institute for Biomedical Ethics, Basel University, Metapsychology Online Review
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For thirty years, Peter Singer's Practical Ethics has been the classic introduction to applied ethics. For this third edition, the author has revised and updated all the chapters, and added a new chapter addressing climate change, one of the most important ethical challenges of our generation. Some of the questions discussed in this book concern our daily lives. Is it ethical to buy luxuries when others do not have enough to eat? Should we buy meat from intensively reared animals? Am I doing something wrong if my carbon footprint is above the global average? Other questions confront us as concerned citizens: equality and discrimination on the grounds of race or sex; abortion, the use of embryos for research, and euthanasia; political violence and terrorism; and the preservation of our planet's environment. This book's lucid style and provocative arguments make it an ideal text for university courses and for anyone willing to think about how she or he ought to live.
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The world would be a much better place if we all took Mr. Singer's advice. This book is accessible, enormously relevant, and mercilessly logical in it's approach to ethics. It is a great addition to the Utilitarian canon and should be required reading in every high school.
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The book is accessible and comprehensive, but nevertheless heavy sometimes. With his utilitarist approach Singer discuss some controversial topics like abortion and euthanasia. I think everybody should listen to his points and then, only then, decide if agrees or not.
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Contrary to what one reviewer said, Singer does not teach that all human beings are not persons. He argues that some human beings are not persons, and that some do not have a right to life. If you don't like these views, I suggest you take Singer, and this book, very seriously. Taking your opponent seriously is often the best way to get your opponent's supporters, if not your opponent, to switch sides. Alternatively, if you find yourself disagreeing with Singer's conclusions, but none of his premises, then perhaps you should switch sides. Singer certainly is not right about everything, but Practical Ethics is still a classic and accessible introduction to applied ethics, well worth a read through.
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