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An Ethical Mind

20 commentaries

For more than four decades, Peter Singer has illuminated the world's most pressing moral, political, and economic questions, often causing considerable controversy in the process. This selection of exclusive commentaries features Singer's ethically-informed views on homosexuality, animal rights, abortion, climate change, and much more.

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  1. The Spying Game
    tb0880c.jpg Tim Brinton

    The Spying Game

    Jul 5, 2013 Peter Singer

  2. A Moral Theory’s Immoral Outcome
    pa3492c.jpg Paul Lachine

    A Moral Theory’s Immoral Outcome

    Jun 10, 2013 Peter Singer

  3. Fairness and Climate Change
    pa3336c.jpg Paul Lachine

    Fairness and Climate Change

    Apr 11, 2013 Peter Singer & Teng Fei

  4. The Ethics of Big Food
    pa1008c.jpg Paul Lachine

    The Ethics of Big Food

    Mar 12, 2013 Peter Singer

  5. A New Year of Hope for Animals
    ve566c.jpg Chris Van Es

    A New Year of Hope for Animals

    Feb 11, 2013 Peter Singer

  6. Should We Live to 1,000?
    ve431c.jpg Chris Van Es

    Should We Live to 1,000?

    Dec 10, 2012 Peter Singer

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    Germany’s Incoming Government Has Embraced Military Keynesianism

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    Germany's prospective governing parties have now amended the country's constitutional "debt brake" in order to boost defense spending. But by limiting the amendment to military expenditure, they are squandering an opportunity to invest in the country's economic future.

     warn that current plans to boost military spending will unnecessarily undercut other priorities.
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    Will the Dollar Continue to Fall?

    Jim O'Neill explains why the US currency has been declining despite widespread expectations to the contrary.
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    Deportations Will Deepen the Trump Slump

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    The Biofuel Sham Could Worsen Global Hunger and Inequality

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    When Will US Academia and Business Speak Up Against Trump?

    Dani Rodrik argues that leaders in both sectors bear a disproportionate responsibility to come to democracy's defense.

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