Every profession will have its rogues, of course, no matter what oaths are sworn, but many health care professionals have a real commitment to serving the best interests of their clients. Peter Singer careclientcommitment Change image and share on social
We tend to think that people are more to blame for their acts than for their omissions. Peter Singer actblameomission Change image and share on social
I think I get angry when people cause serious suffering or don't alleviate suffering when they could. Peter Singer alleviateangrypeople Change image and share on social
I don't think nationalism is alone holding the field; it's in contention with a lot of different things. Peter Singer contentionfieldhold Change image and share on social
Then I think the sense of it being one community breaks down; but if you know instantly and respond within twenty-four hours, it's a very different sort of situation. Peter Singer breakcommunityhour Change image and share on social
It's because I work in ethics, and, more specifically, applied ethics, that I think it's important that if you have things to say that you think are right and you think could make the world a better place, it's important that many people read about them. Peter Singer applyethicimportant share on social
Dolphins are social mammals, capable of enjoying their lives. They form close bonds with other members of their group. Peter Singer bondcapableclose Change image and share on social
What is faith? If you believe something because you have evidence for it, or rational argument, that is not faith. So faith seems to be believing something despite the absence of evidence or rational argument for it. Peter Singer absenceargumentbelieve share on social
Open government is, within limits, an ideal that we all share. U.S. President Barack Obama endorsed it when he took office in January 2009. Peter Singer barackendorsegovernment Change image and share on social
I believe that nationalism is a very strong force, but there are other forces operating; there are tendencies pushing towards a larger picture, especially in Europe, I think; but I still think nationalism is real. Peter Singer europeforcelarge share on social