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Peter Singer — Philosophers News

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Peter Singer

Moral philosopher — Princeton University (emeritus)

Princeton University · Australia / United States · d. 1946

One of the most argued-over figures in applied ethics, known for his work on animal ethics and effective altruism. A previous winner of the Berggruen Prize.

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Life: b. 1946 — living
Country: Australia / United States
Period: Contemporary
School: Utilitarianism
Affiliation: Princeton University
Areas: Applied ethics, Animal ethics, Bioethics, Global poverty
Major works: Animal Liberation (1975)
Practical Ethics (1979)
The Life You Can Save (2009)
Key concepts: Speciesism, Effective altruism, Equal consideration of interests
Influenced by: Jeremy Bentham, John Stuart Mill, R. M. Hare

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The Berggruen Prize for Philosophy and Culture goes to Michael Sandel

The ninth winner of the one-million-dollar prize is the Harvard political philosopher known for his work on justice, the moral limits of markets and democracy. The ceremony takes place in Cambridge in the spring of 2026.

Peter Singer, Michael Sandel, Martha Nussbaum

World Desk·8 August 2026