Evolution, intuitions, and institutions in the ethics of Peter Singer
Document Type
Contribution to Book
Publication Date
Fall 10-1-2016
Abstract
Peter Singer’s views on moral intuitions shed light on his practical ethics, but also point to a blind spot. Through evolutionary analysis bolstered by experimental moral psychology Singer debunks moral intuitions, yet moral intuitions are often the basis for criticizing his utilitarian bioethics. On global issues, Singer calls for a two-pronged strategy: overriding intuition via reason, and establishing a global institutional ethic. Yet Singer fails to see what Peter Kropotkin saw clearly: moral intuition motivates action in a way that reason alone cannot.
Publication Title
Etyka o współczesności, Współczesność w etyce
Recommended Citation
Huss, John E., "Evolution, intuitions, and institutions in the ethics of Peter Singer" (2016). Philosophy Faculty Research. 7.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/philosophy_ideas/7