Ethics in the Real World

‘Peter Singer’s status as a man of principles and towering intellect—a philosopher extraordinaire, if you will—is unrivalled in Australia.’ * Sydney Morning Herald *‘Lucidly conceived and written, the brief essays in Ethics in the Real World attest to Singer’s enduring facility for wise, clear-headed enquiry into some of the most pressing issues we face. It is not a manifesto for utilitarianism, but a convincing case for philosophy’s continued engagement with ethical questions that matter in the real world.’ * Australian Book Review *‘Peter Singer may be the most controversial philosopher alive; he is certainly among the most influential.’ * New Yorker *‘Peter Singer is a public intellectual par excellence.’ * Monthly *‘[Singer] present the issues and arguments with a lucidity, accessibility, and sharpness reminiscent of Bertrand Russell…Ethics in the Real World will undoubtedly be a force for the good.’ * Bart Schultz, University of Chicago *‘Peter Singer might well be the most important philosopher alive. He is certainly one of the most enjoyable to read, and it’s a joy to browse through this collection of his smart short essays. This is public philosophy at its best—clear, controversial, and deeply rational.’ * Paul Bloom, author of Just Babies: The Origins of Good and Evil *

Australian philosopher Peter Singer is Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University and the recipient of the Berggruen Prize for ideas that shape human self-understanding. He is the author of more than twenty books, including The Ethics of What We Eat (with Jim Mason) and The Most Good You Can Do. Singer divides his time between Princeton and Melbourne.