Exploring Ethics and Advocacy with Peter Singer and Adele Tomlin
In this episode of the Dakini Conversations podcast, hosted by Adele Tomlin, Professor Peter Singer, an esteemed Australian philosopher and bioethicist, engages in a dialogue on his influential work concerning animal rights and ethics.
At the heart of the conversation is Peter’s influential book, “Animal Liberation,” which not only questioned the dominant beliefs about speciesism but also advanced the worldwide conversation on ethical treatment of animals.
Through a personal lens, Peter shares his familial connection to the Holocaust, illuminating the origins of his moral philosophy and its resonance with contemporary ethical dilemmas.
The conversation traverses the dichotomy between societal beliefs and actions regarding animal consumption, drawing poignant parallels between animal exploitation and historical atrocities like the Nazi genocide.
Peter’s advocacy extends beyond philosophical discourse, advocating for effective altruism as a pragmatic approach to address global poverty and suffering.
Furthermore, Peter’s collaboration with Venerable Shih Chao-hwei, as chronicled in his latest book, underscores the convergence of secular utilitarianism and Buddhist principles in advocating for animal welfare and gender equality.
Adele Tomlin navigates the conversation, providing a platform for Peter to elucidate his ethical framework and call for societal introspection and cultural shifts towards compassion and altruism.
