Peter Singer

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Peter Singer

Born July 6, 1946 · Melbourne, Florida, USA (age 80)

Peter Albert David Singer (born 6 July 1946) is an Australian moral philosopher. He is the Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University, and a Laureate Professor at the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics at the University of Melbourne. He specialises in applied ethics and approaches ethical issues from a secular, utilitarian perspective. He is known in particular for h…

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Humans and Other AnimalsHumans and Other Animals · 2024
Humans and Other Animals
2024
MovieDocumentary
Every Three SecondsEvery Three Seconds · 2014
Every Three Seconds
2014
MovieDocumentary
A documentary about normal people addressing global problems of hunger and poverty.
Le Temps des bêtes : un film de cruauté et de compassionLe Temps des bêtes : un film de cruauté et de compassion · 2017
Le Temps des bêtes : un film de cruauté et de compassion
2017
MovieDocumentary
Le Temps des bêtes is a sociological, philosophical, and poetic exploration of cruelty and compassion in the age of neoliberalism.
EmpathyEmpathy · 2017
Empathy
6.62017
MovieDocumentary
Ed is commissioned to make a documentary intending to change those habits of society that are harmful to animals. But completely alien to the animal protection movement, he will realize that to carry out the project, he must first convince himself.
Henry: One Man's WayHenry: One Man's Way · 1996
Henry: One Man's Way
1996
MovieDocumentary
One Man's Way is a 1996 documentary in which Peter Singer documents the efforts and philosophies of animal rights activist Henry Spira, who is often remembered as the most effective animal activist of the 20th century. Henry Spira is most notably known for his tireless efforts to expose the the cruel animal experimentation that goes on behind doors, especially in the cosmetic industry.
The Colbert ReportThe Colbert Report · 2005
The Colbert Report
6.92005
SeriesNewsComedy
The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The Colbert Report is a spin-off from and counterpart to The Daily Show that comments on politics and the media in a similar way. The show focuses on a fictional anchorman character named Stephen Colbert, played by his real-life namesake. The character, described by Colbert as a "well-intentioned, poorly informed, high-status idiot", is a caricature of televised political pundits.
Enough Rope With Andrew DentonEnough Rope With Andrew Denton · 2003
Enough Rope With Andrew Denton
7.02003
SeriesTalk
Enough Rope with Andrew Denton is a television interview show originally broadcast on ABC1 in Australia. The title of the show came from the phrase "give someone enough rope and they'll hang themselves". The program was the brainchild of Australian comedian, social critic, producer and media personality Andrew Denton, who hosted the show. The hour-long chat show aired from 2003 to 2008.
Linhas CruzadasLinhas Cruzadas · 2021
Linhas Cruzadas
10.02021
SeriesTalkNews

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