Peter Singer

Musings from Peter Singer on the death penalty

Michael Cook | 27 October 2011

Somewhat surprisingly, on utilitarian grounds Peter Singer defends the possibility of imposing the death penalty. At this moment, there exists no situation in which it is needed, even for those convicted of genocide. Theoretically, however, there is nothing wrong with it:

New Scientist proposes a new paradigm: scientists should define morality

Michael Cook | 23 October 2010

Peter Singer and Sam Harris on the new science of morality

Kill the carnivores, says animal rights philosopher

Michael Cook | 25 September 2010

They cause too much suffering

Peter Singer: always good for shock value

Michael Cook | 21 June 2010

Peter Singer still backs infanticide and euthanasia

Peter Singer muses on the meaning of life

Michael Cook | 17 June 2010

Controversy in New York Times

Julian Savulescu on power naps and other bioethical issues

Michael Cook | 17 June 2010

Euthanasia, Peter Singer &c.

Peter Singer on carbon pollution

Michael Cook | 05 December 2009

As bad as nuclear bombs