Singer, Peter
The Expanding Circle: Ethics, Evolution, and Moral Progress
- ISBN 13:
- 9780691150697
- author:
- Singer, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Princeton University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 232
- Dimensions:
- 20.9 x 13.9 x 1.8 cm
- Genre:
- Bio-ethics
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Expanding Circle: Ethics, Evolution, and Moral Progress by Peter Singer Peter Singer explores the origins of ethics and moral standards, questioning whether they are based on emotions, reason, or a genetically innate sense of right and wrong. He argues that altruism, a key component of human ethics, began as a drive to protect kin and community members but has evolved into a consciously chosen ethic with an expanding circle of moral concern. Drawing on philosophy and evolutionary psychology, Singer demonstrates that human ethics cannot be explained solely by biology. Instead, he suggests that our capacity for reasoning is crucial to moral progress. This revised edition includes a new afterword, in which Singer takes stock of his argument in light of recent research on the evolution of morality. Singer's thought-provoking work challenges readers to consider the complex interplay between biology, reason, and ethics, offering a nuanced understanding of the development of human moral standards.
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