Peter Singer Talks to Cosmic Skeptic About Utilitarianism | Podcast #6

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Peter Singer is an Australian moral philosopher and author of the seminal Animal Liberation, a book credited with initiating the modern animal rights movement. He speaks to Alex about utilitarianism and how we might apply it to all sentient creatures.

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[kemal]

This is crazy... imagine learning about Singer in A-Level philosophy, then within a couple of years you're interviewing him... great podcast!

[jamesoneill]

Alex you are a natural philosopher. Crystal clear, analytical and logically consistent. I can see you having a huge impact on future generations. Keep up the excellent work

[brisca]

Holy shit, you got peter singer on?
Edit: I literally had my final exams in philosophy about singers preferential utilitarianism

[telkmx]

I'm currently switching to full vegan with my girlfriend after being vegetarian for like 2 months or so (after your video with matt).
Alex you helped me putting the efforts into this.
Thanks a lot :)

Really cool to have Singer on. Loved the episode!!

[ericellerbrock]

You got peter
Dude I wrote my high school finals on his work

[luker.]

Wow. You did a great job pressing him. And he did a great job fighting back! Thank you for this podcast, this is one of the best real-time conversations on ethics I've seen.

[LilVukie]

The moment I saw the notification, I knew that this would be a good podcast.

[comradedishwasher]

So glad to finally be able to listen to this after just finished reading Animal Liberation. We love you, Alex!

[nathanpayne]

Alex I love how you expose the flaw's in arguments, definitely a lot more calmly than I could, massive respect man.

[samuelcollins]

I've been completely stunned at the quality of conversation in this podcast throughout all its episodes, of which this is an outstanding example. I've never seen so much delightful, and very often pleasantly surprising and thought provoking, philosophical conversation in one place. I rarely, if ever, feel there is some significant point left out of the conversation (an uncomfortable pang I'm sure most of us are somewhat familiar with).

Keep up the good work!

[diogobraga]

Your Channel keeps surprising.



I am a big fan of Singer (flashbacks from highschool)
Bless him

[Pyriphlegeton]

This combination of thinkers and topics is what dreams are made of.

[chopsueykungfu]

I knew I was atheist at age 12 in 1972. Then I gave up eating animals in '77. Peter Singer had a lot to do with the latter. Legend.

[haristrupiano]

Omg this is HUGE ! I'm liking even before watching :)

[RedPillVegan]

Deep respect for your coming of age. Your work matters. Press on.

[pmakiie]

**Searching for something to listen to while cooking (a vegan meal)**
....
:>

[truthfreesusall]

Peter seems unused to having his views challenged so well, Thanks Alex for not just rolling over and agreeing just because he is Peter Singer.

[jhunt]

Holy crap. You got Peter Singer. Genuinely gobsmacked. 🍿🍿🍿

[Inmate]

4 weeks ago i finished reading animal liberation, 3 weeks ago i saw a talk by him here in germany and now i see him on cosmicskeptic lol... great! :D

[GeneralArmorus]

I appreciate you taking an abolitionist stance, Alex