Peter Singer

Nikita Dhawan hosts Effective Animal Advocacy with guest Professor Peter Singer, a renowned philosopher and author known for his work in animal ethics and animal rights. Peter discusses his initial involvement in the field of animal ethics, emphasising his ethical background and realisation of the ethical issues in animal treatment, particularly in factory farming. He highlights the importance of considering the well-being of all conscious beings, not just humans, in ethical decision-making.

Peter explains the concept of animal liberation philosophy, which advocates giving equal consideration to the interests and suffering of animals, challenging the notion that intelligence should be the sole determinant of moral consideration. He draws parallels between speciesism and other forms of discrimination, such as racism and sexism, to highlight  ...