When the rubber meets the road, not even he believes his utilitarian ethics.
Charles Colson's Breakpoint Commentary #90929 - 9/29/99 "Putting His Money Where His Mom Is: Peter Singer's Hypocrisy" exposes Singer for the hypocrit he is. The article can be had by contacting: correspondence@breakpoint.org
This article basically points out that Singer's own mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, but rather than euthanize her (as his philosophy demands), Singer spends thousands of dollars providing her medical care. When asked about this contradiction, Singer rationalizes his actions by saying it provides worthwhile employment for the caregivers!
Singer's cold utilitarianism is easy for him in high, removed academia, but in the real world - with living, breathing _people_ who all children, siblings, spouses and parents - it is cast in a truer light. It is shown to be hollow and evil. Don't believe a word he says.
Slashdot Mirror
When the rubber meets the road, not even he believes his utilitarian ethics.
Charles Colson's Breakpoint Commentary #90929 - 9/29/99 "Putting His Money Where His Mom Is: Peter Singer's Hypocrisy" exposes Singer for the hypocrit he is. The article can be had by contacting: correspondence@breakpoint.org
This article basically points out that Singer's own mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, but rather than euthanize her (as his philosophy demands), Singer spends thousands of dollars providing her medical care. When asked about this contradiction, Singer rationalizes his actions by saying it provides worthwhile employment for the caregivers!
Singer's cold utilitarianism is easy for him in high, removed academia, but in the real world - with living, breathing _people_ who all children, siblings, spouses and parents - it is cast in a truer light. It is shown to be hollow and evil.
Don't believe a word he says.
cwh