Bio
Peter Singer is Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics in the University Center for Human Values at Princeton University. He holds his appointment at the Center jointly with his appointment as Laureate Professor at the University of Melbourne, attached to the School of Historical and Philosophical Studies.
Featured Work
NOV 7, 2014 • Podcast
Global Ethics and the Point of View of the Universe
Sidgwick's concept of looking at issues from "the point of view of the universe"--in other words, giving equal weight to everyone's interests, irrespective of ...
OCT 13, 2011 • Podcast
Ethics Matter: Conversation with Moral Philosopher Peter Singer
Utilitarian philosopher Peter Singer lives up to his beliefs, giving away 25-30 percent of his income to alleviate absolute poverty, and defending animal rights--or as ...
MAR 23, 2009 • Podcast
The Life You Can Save: Acting Now to End World Poverty
It wouldn't take much to rescue those living in extreme poverty, says philosopher Peter Singer. If the top 90 percent of Americans gave at least 1 percent ...
SEP 19, 2005 • Podcast
Global Responsibilities: How Can Multinational Corporations Deliver on Human Rights?
Who has the responsibility to alleviate poverty and uphold human rights in a globalized world where corporations often wield more power than nation-states?
OCT 29, 2002 • Transcript
One World: The Ethics of Globalization
If we agree with the notion of a global community, then we must extend our concepts of justice, fairness, and equity beyond national borders by ...