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The Buddhist and the Ethicist

Conversations on Effective Altruism, Engaged Buddhism, and How to Build a Better World

Peter Singer Shih Chao-Hwei

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Text Publishing Company
03 January 2024
Eastern spirituality and utilitarian philosophy meet in these unique dialogues between a Buddhist monastic and a moral philosopher.

Eastern spirituality and utilitarian philosophy meet in these unique dialogues between a Buddhist monastic and a moral philosopher on such issues as animal welfare, gender equality, the death penalty and more An unlikely duo-Professor Peter Singer, a preeminent Australian philosopher and professor of bioethics, and Venerable Shih Chao-Hwei, a Taiwanese Buddhist monastic and social activist-join forces to talk ethics in lively conversations that cross oceans, overcome language barriers and bridge philosophies.

Together, these two deep thinkers explore the foundation of ethics and key Buddhist concepts, and ultimately reveal how we can all move toward making the world a better place.

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Imprint:   Text Publishing Company
Country of Publication:   Australia
Dimensions:   Height: 234mm,  Width: 155mm,  Spine: 26mm
Weight:   330g
ISBN:   9781922790576
ISBN 10:   1922790575
Pages:   256
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Peter Singer, the 'father of the modern animal welfare movement', was named one of the most influential people in the world by Time magazine. An Australian philosopher and professor of bioethics, he has contributed to more than fifty books, which have been translated into more than thirty languages. Singer is founder of The Life You Can Save nonprofit and a professor of bioethics at Princeton University as well as Laureate Professor at the University of Melbourne.

Reviews for The Buddhist and the Ethicist: Conversations on Effective Altruism, Engaged Buddhism, and How to Build a Better World

‘Peter Singer’s status as a man of principles and towering intellect—a philosopher extraordinaire, if you will—is unrivalled in Australia.’ Sydney Morning Herald ‘A public intellectual par excellence.‘ The Monthly ‘Peter Singer may be the most controversial philosopher alive; he is certainly among the most influential.’ New Yorker


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