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'''Peter Singer''' is an Australian philosopher who has concentrated on such topics as [[abortion]], [[animal rights]], [[euthanasia]] and ending world [[poverty]]. He is an atheist, and this in some ways influences his ideas. According to [[Creation Ministries International]], Peter Singer defends the practice of [[bestiality]] (as well as [[abortion]], infanticide and [[euthanasia]]). Despite holding these immoral views the [[liberal]] and pro-[[evolution]] academic establishment rewarded his views with a bioethics chair at [[Princeton University]].<ref>[http://creation.com/the-basis-of-a-christian-worldview The Basis of a Christian Worldview]</ref><ref>[http://creation.com/answer-to-philosophy-religion-professor-on-biblical-exegesis-and-the-problem-of-evil CMI answers philosophy/religion professor on biblical exegesis and the problem of evil]</ref> Peter Singer was installed as the Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics at the University Center for Human Values at Princeton University in 1999 and in 2006 it was reported that he still worked part-time in that capacity.<ref>[http://creation.com/the-basis-of-a-christian-worldview The Basis of a Christian Worldview]</ref> | '''Peter Singer''' is an Australian philosopher who has concentrated on such topics as [[abortion]], [[animal rights]], [[euthanasia]] and ending world [[poverty]]. He is an atheist, and this in some ways influences his ideas. According to [[Creation Ministries International]], Peter Singer defends the practice of [[bestiality]] (as well as [[abortion]], infanticide and [[euthanasia]]). Despite holding these immoral views the [[liberal]] and pro-[[evolution]] academic establishment rewarded his views with a bioethics chair at [[Princeton University]].<ref>[http://creation.com/the-basis-of-a-christian-worldview The Basis of a Christian Worldview]</ref><ref>[http://creation.com/answer-to-philosophy-religion-professor-on-biblical-exegesis-and-the-problem-of-evil CMI answers philosophy/religion professor on biblical exegesis and the problem of evil]</ref> Peter Singer was installed as the Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics at the University Center for Human Values at Princeton University in 1999 and in 2006 it was reported that he still worked part-time in that capacity.<ref>[http://creation.com/the-basis-of-a-christian-worldview The Basis of a Christian Worldview]</ref> | ||
| − | + | Singer wrote the book ''Animal Liberation'', which puts [[animals and people]] on the same moral level.<ref>''[[Newsweek]]'' wrote, "The modern [[animal rights]] movement may be dated to the 1975 publication of ''Animal Liberation'' by Australian philosopher Peter Singer."http://www.amazon.com/Animal-Liberation-Peter-Singer/dp/0060011572</ref> | |
Singer is best known for advocating the killing of severely disabled newborn infants at the discretion of their parents. Some have alleged that the conditions that he considers sufficiently acceptable for active infanticide include [[Down syndrome]], [[spina bifida]], and [[hemophilia]].<ref>http://www.social-ecology.org/article.php?story=20031202122825648</ref> However, Singer has directly denied this, claiming that his statements were distorted and taken out of context.<ref>''Writings on an Ethical Life'' pp. 325</ref> | Singer is best known for advocating the killing of severely disabled newborn infants at the discretion of their parents. Some have alleged that the conditions that he considers sufficiently acceptable for active infanticide include [[Down syndrome]], [[spina bifida]], and [[hemophilia]].<ref>http://www.social-ecology.org/article.php?story=20031202122825648</ref> However, Singer has directly denied this, claiming that his statements were distorted and taken out of context.<ref>''Writings on an Ethical Life'' pp. 325</ref> | ||
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Peter Singer is an Australian philosopher who has concentrated on such topics as abortion, animal rights, euthanasia and ending world poverty. He is an atheist, and this in some ways influences his ideas. According to Creation Ministries International, Peter Singer defends the practice of bestiality (as well as abortion, infanticide and euthanasia). Despite holding these immoral views the liberal and pro-evolution academic establishment rewarded his views with a bioethics chair at Princeton University.[1][2] Peter Singer was installed as the Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics at the University Center for Human Values at Princeton University in 1999 and in 2006 it was reported that he still worked part-time in that capacity.[3]
Singer wrote the book Animal Liberation, which puts animals and people on the same moral level.[4] Singer is best known for advocating the killing of severely disabled newborn infants at the discretion of their parents. Some have alleged that the conditions that he considers sufficiently acceptable for active infanticide include Down syndrome, spina bifida, and hemophilia.[5] However, Singer has directly denied this, claiming that his statements were distorted and taken out of context.[6]
He is currently Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics at the University Center for Human Values at Princeton University and Laureate Professor at the University of Melbourne's Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics.[7]
In his latest book, The Life You Can Save, he advocates donating to Third-World countries, even at the expense of local church groups and other local charities well in need of money.
See Also
References
- ↑ The Basis of a Christian Worldview
- ↑ CMI answers philosophy/religion professor on biblical exegesis and the problem of evil
- ↑ The Basis of a Christian Worldview
- ↑ Newsweek wrote, "The modern animal rights movement may be dated to the 1975 publication of Animal Liberation by Australian philosopher Peter Singer."http://www.amazon.com/Animal-Liberation-Peter-Singer/dp/0060011572
- ↑ http://www.social-ecology.org/article.php?story=20031202122825648
- ↑ Writings on an Ethical Life pp. 325
- ↑ http://www.princeton.edu/~psinger/
