Ethics and Animals Lecture by Peter Singer
Join us for a lecture by influential ethicist Peter Singer on ethics and animals. The lecture will be followed by a free catered reception.
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Mar 23, 2006 from 07:00 PM to 09:00 PM |
| Where | Ted Mann Concert Hall, West Bank, University of Minnesota |
| Contact Name | Ramona Ilea |
| Contact Phone | (612) 626-5785 |
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Widely regarded as one of the most influential living philosophers, Peter Singer is also known and esteemed in many other fields for his work in medical ethics, famine relief, euthanasia, and environmental ethics. Singer's books, including Animal Liberation and Practical Ethics, have been translated into 15 languages and are widely taught in ethics classes throughout the world. His work is credited with starting the modern animal protection movement. TIME Magazine includes Singer among its "100 most influential people" of 2005.
Map and directions to Ted Mann.
This event is sponsored by: CENSHARE, CLA Scholarly Event Fund, Compassionate Action for Animals, GAPSA Academic Initiative, Graduate Student Philosophy Association, University of Minnesota McKnight Arts and Humanities Endowment, Minnesota Center for Philosophy of Science, MSA DEF Grant, Philosophy Department, Program in Agricultural, Food, and Environmental Ethics, SAO Event Partnership Grant, Students for Social Responsibility.




