The Life You Can Save: Acting Now to End World Poverty.The Life You Can Save: Acting Now to End World Poverty Peter Singer (Random House, 2009, 206pp) In today's world, poverty could and should be eradicated. Philosopher Peter Singer, using ethical eth·i·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or dealing with ethics. 2. Being in accordance with the accepted principles of right and wrong that govern the conduct of a profession. arguments, case studies and thought experiments, demonstrates how the current response to world poverty is "ethically eth·i·cal adj. 1. Of, relating to, or dealing with ethics. 2. Being in accordance with the accepted principles of right and wrong that govern the conduct of a profession. See Synonyms at moral. 3. indefensible." In a personal call to action, Singer encourages readers to change how one thinks about living an ethical living Ethical living is the philosophy of making decisions for daily life which take into account ethics and moral values, particularly with regard to sustainability and environmentalism. At present it is largely a personal choice, and not an organized social movement. . In this book, he offers a seven-part plan--part philanthropy philanthropy, the spirit of active goodwill toward others as demonstrated in efforts to promote their welfare. The term is often used interchangeably with charity. , part activism and part political awareness--to bring about that change. |
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