In a situation where many national leaders do the same thing and look out for national interests, and with an issue like global warming, you're likely to get no solution, so I think you have to have some kind of ethical trump on some of those issues. Peter Singer ethicalglobalinterest 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
If you go back in time you'll find tribes that were essentially only concerned with their own tribal members. If you were a member of another tribe, you could be killed with impunity. Peter Singer backconcernessentially Change image and share on social
Bush doesn't present himself as a realpolitik politician. Peter Singer bushpoliticianpresent Change image and share on social
We should aim for our children to be good people, and to live ethical lives that manifest concern for others as well as for themselves. Peter Singer aimchildconcern Change image and share on social
To be a utilitarian means that you judge actions as right or wrong in accordance with whether they have good consequences. So you try to do what will have the best consequences for all of those affected. Peter Singer accordanceactionaffect share on social
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
Business ethics has always had problems that are distinct from those of other professions, such as medicine, law, engineering, dentistry, or nursing. Peter Singer businessdentistrydistinct Change image and share on social
Privacy about giving is counterproductive. There is solid scientific research showing that people are more likely to give if they can see that others are giving. The richest people, in particular, should be setting an example. Peter Singer counterproductivegivepeople share on social
If we all think only of our own interests, we are headed for collective disaster - just look at what we are doing to our planet's climate. Peter Singer climatecollectivedisaster Change image and share on social