Practical ethics
Peter Singer
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Practical ethics
by Peter Singer
Published
1979
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Pages
237
ISBN-10
0521229200
Description
For thirty years, Peter Singer's Practical Ethics has been the classic introduction to applied ethics. For this third edition, the author has revised and updated all the chapters and added a new chapter addressing climate change, one of the most important ethical challenges of our generation. Some of the questions discussed in this book concern our daily lives. Is it ethical to buy luxuries when others do not have enough to eat? Should we buy meat from intensively reared animals? Am I doing something wrong if my carbon footprint is above the global average? Other questions confront us as concerned citizens: equality and discrimination on the grounds of race or sex; abortion, the use of embryos for research and euthanasia; political violence and terrorism; and the preservation of our planet's environment. This book's lucid style and provocative argumentsmake it an ideal text for university courses and for anyone willing to think about how she or he ought to live
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Practical ethics?
This edition of Practical ethics has approximately 237 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Practical ethics?
For most readers, Practical ethics typically takes between 4h 56m and 3h 18m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 59,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 3h 57m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 8 days • Estimated word count: 59,250 words
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What is the word count of Practical ethics?
The estimated word count for Practical ethics is approximately 59,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Practical ethics?
Practical ethics was written by Peter Singer.
When was Practical ethics published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1979. The original work may have been published on a different date.