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#196 Animal Liberation Now: Peter Singer on eating and living ethically

#196 Animal Liberation Now: Peter Singer on eating and living ethically

FromNew Scientist Podcasts


#196 Animal Liberation Now: Peter Singer on eating and living ethically

FromNew Scientist Podcasts

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
Jun 5, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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What does it mean to eat and live ethically in today’s world? In 1975, Australian philosopher Peter Singer published his landmark book Animal Liberation, in which he advocated for a vegan diet and the improved treatment of animals, sparking a global movement for animal rights. Almost 50 years on, amid scientific and ethical advancements, Singer has released an updated version of his book: Animal Liberation Now.New Scientist reporter Madeleine Cuff asks Singer how his views on eating ethically have changed, particularly as the science around climate change has solidified.To read about subjects like this and much more, you can subscribe to New Scientist magazine at newscientist.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Jun 5, 2023
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