Peter Singer

Peter Singer (born 1946) is an Australian philosopher, professor and writer.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Peter Albert David Singer.

Born at Melbourne in 1946.

In detail

Peter Singer studied at University College, Oxford, University of Melbourne and Scotch College. the recorded working language is English and Australian English.

The field of work recorded is bioethics and applied ethics. The authority associates the name with Western philosophy, utilitarianism and animal rights movement.

Employment is recorded with Princeton University, New York University and University of Melbourne. Positions recorded include advisory board. Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Canada and American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

Works named in the authority record are Animal Liberation and The Life You Can Save.

Distinctions recorded are Ethics Prize of the Giordano Bruno Stiftung, Emperor Has No Clothes Award, Order of Australia and Companion of the Order of Australia.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Peter Singer”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q211539: Peter Singer

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