Peter Singer
Princeton bioethicist; effective altruism and animal liberation.
Princeton bioethicist; effective altruism and animal liberation.
Peter Singer values this book because it contains Barry Jones's prescient arguments regarding the shift from manufacturing to the information age.
“I argued that manufacturing would steadily decline and never recover. We would move into other areas instead.”
Peter Singer recommends this work because it broke new ground by revealing the personalities and cognitive complexity of chimpanzees.
“It broke new ground, showing chimpanzees as individuals with personalities, capable of thought, problem-solving, and planning.”
Peter Singer highlights this book because he values Budde’s thesis that courage is a learned behavior fostered through life's challenges.
Peter Singer values this book because it transformed the understanding of why people make unwise decisions regarding their own happiness.
“Stumbling on Happiness transformed our understanding of why we often don’t choose wisely when it comes to our own happiness.”
Peter Singer values this work because it served as the original gateway to wisdom for Stephen West when he lacked parental guidance.
“Who is the wisest person in history? The search led him to Plato’s Gorgias — and to a lifelong fascination with ideas that could help make sense of his experience.”
Peter Singer recommends this work for its inclusion of meditations and neuroscience exercises that help readers build resilience.
“The book contains meditations and neuroscience on how these practices build resilience.”
Peter Singer recommends this book because it outlines how the next agricultural revolution will transform the future of food.
Peter Singer provides this as a comprehensive starting point for readers seeking a broader understanding of his views.
Peter Singer highlights this as a shorter text for individuals looking to understand the ethical implications of animal treatment.
Peter Singer suggests this updated version as the primary starting point for those interested in animal ethical issues.
Peter Singer recommends this work to students specifically interested in addressing global poverty and personal action.
