Episode 48: Peter Singer-- "The Life You Can Save"Episode 48: Peter Singer-- "The Life You Can Save"
The Social Exchange
Peter Singer discusses our ethical duty to help those in need and how we can make a real impact.
23:03•29 Dec 2019
Peter Singer: The Ethics of Helping the World's Poorest
“If we want to regard ourselves as living an ethical life, then we can't ignore the situation of people in extreme poverty elsewhere in the world and we can't ignore the fact that we have the ability to make a big difference to the lives of specific individuals at a very small cost to ourselves.”
Imagine a world where we all felt a moral duty to help those in desperate need. In this episode of 'The Social Exchange', host Zach Rhoads sits down with the influential philosopher Peter Singer to discuss the 10th anniversary edition of his groundbreaking book, 'The Life You Can Save'. Singer passionately argues that people in wealthy nations have a responsibility to assist those suffering from preventable causes of death, many of whom are children under five.
The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the challenges of charitable giving, how to evaluate the effectiveness of different organizations, and the psychological barriers that often prevent us from helping others. Singer's insights are both thought-provoking and practical, offering listeners concrete steps they can take to make a difference. Whether you're already involved in charitable work or just curious about how you can contribute, this episode provides valuable perspectives on global poverty and ethical living.
Tune in for a compelling discussion that might just change how you view your role in the world.
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