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The case for controversial ideas — philosopher Peter Singer with Natasha Mitchell

The case for controversial ideas — philosopher Peter Singer with Natasha Mitchell

Update: 2024-10-09

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Renowned and controversial Australian philosopher and bioethicist Peter Singer is no stranger to contentious ideas — wrestling with the ethics of how we treat each other and other species — infanticide, altruism, veganism and more. He joins Big Ideas' host Natasha Mitchell to talk about why.

This event was organised by The Wheeler Centre and Montalto Winery

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Professor Peter SingerBioethicist and authorFounder of The Life You Can Save

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The Life You Can Save

Oxford University's Centre for Effective Altruism

Giving What We Can

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The case for controversial ideas — philosopher Peter Singer with Natasha Mitchell

The case for controversial ideas — philosopher Peter Singer with Natasha Mitchell

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