God, the Good, and Utilitarianism: Perspectives on Peter Singer

ISBN-13: 9781107696570 / Angielski / Miękka / 2016 / 232 str.

John Perry

Opis

This book brings secular utilitarians and Christian ethicists together around the work of Peter Singer, the world's most controversial contemporary philosopher.

Spis treści

Introduction John Perry; Part I. Framing the Debate: 1. Where did utilitarianism come from? John Perry; 2. Engaging with Christianity Peter Singer; 3. Engaging with Peter Singer Charles C. Camosy; Part II. Theoretical Issues: 4. Morality, happiness, and Peter Singer John Hare; 5. Moral reason, community belonging, and global justice Lisa Sowle Cahill; 6. Acts or rules? The fine-tuning of utilitarianism Brad Hooker; Part III. Practical Issues: 7. What is good for the distant future? The challenge of climate change for utilitarianism Tim Mulgan; 8. How to respect other animals: lessons for theology from Peter Singer and vice versa David Clough; 9. Global poverty and the demands of morality Toby Ord; 10. Remember the poor: duties, dilemmas, and vocation Eric Gregory.