A Dialogue with Peter Singer

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A Dialogue with Peter Singer

DVD Set
(Total running time:1 hour)

Filmed on location at
Princeton University,
New Jersey, USA

 

 
Peter Singer
Specifically designed for GCSE, AS/A2 and Scottish Higher

An Insight into Utilitarian Philosophy

“Designed to meet the needs of the UK Religious Studies Ethics specifications, this 60 minute DVD is presented in 12 chapters for quick and easy access.
John Waters’ questioning is sharply focused on the needs of the exams specifications which in turn elicit clear
and comprehensive answers from Peter Singer.

 
Peter Singer and John Waters
Focused and well measured questions elicit clear and comprehensive answers from Professor Peter Singer

The resource can be used flexibly by the teacher, e.g. to introduce a key concept, illustrate the development and application of a philosophical position to such topics as Sanctity of Foetal Life, Just War and Terrorism, Christianity vs Utilitarianism, Maldistribution of Wealth and Ecology.”

(Rosemary Rivett, RE Today)

 
John Waters
Chapters make it quick and easy to access topics

Contents

  • Preference Utilitarianism
  • Intrinsic or consequential goods?
  • Strengths and Weaknesses
  • Foundation for Ethics
  • Christianity and Utilitarianism
  • Personhood
  • Speciesism
  • The Sanctity of Human Life
  • Hippocratic Oath / QALYs
  • Ecology
  • Just War and Terrorism
  • Maldistribution of Wealth
 

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