Tag Archives: Peter Singer

Let’s See What’s in the News Today (July 19, 2015)

Posted on July 19, 2015 by shaunmiller

Abortion A study shows that about 95% of women who get an abortion have no regrets. Bioethics Hilde Lindemann makes a case for an opt-out system of organ donation rather than the default opt-in system. Culture American adults and teens … Continue reading →

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Let’s See What’s in the News Today (Dec. 15, 2014)

Posted on December 15, 2014 by shaunmiller

Economics The University of Utah is opening a food pantry to their students who have food insecurities. Ethics Should governments pay ransoms from terrorists?  Peter Singer says no. Sharing a painful experience with strangers promoted greater group cooperation. Free Will … Continue reading →

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Peter Singer on Health Care

Posted on August 14, 2009 by shaunmiller

The ever controversial philosopher, Peter Singer has opined his view that we need to reform health care and fast. You have advanced kidney cancer. It will kill you, probably in the next year or two. A drug called Sutent slows … Continue reading →

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