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Peter Singer

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Philosopher

The Resume

    (July 6, 1946- )
    Wrote 'Animal Liberation,' 'Practical Ethics,' 'How are We to Live? Ethics in the Age of Self-Interest' amongst others

Why he might be annoying:

    He is a utilitarian.
    He wrote that it would be morally acceptable to allow severely retarded newborns to die within one month of their birth, before they form a sense of self (1995).
    His 'infanticide' theory would have only applied to those who would be unable to live lives without debilitating pain or functional IQ's, and it would have been carried out without the family's consent.
    He is a vegetarian.
    His book, 'Animal Liberation' is often counted as the beginning of the animal rights movement.
    His critics often times usually do not read his writings and form conclusions on him based on rumor and hearsay.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He has changed his position since his 1995 article on severely retarded newborns. He now believes that the ethicalities of infanticide now depends upon each situation.
    His detractors, usually conservative Christians, often make threats against his life... so it's okay to kill someone if you disagree with them, but not if you euthanize them to alleviate pain.
    Due to the threats that he sometimes gets, he has to travel with body guards.
    He's widely considered one of the greatest living ethical theorists.
    His parents survived the Holocaust, although three of his grandparents did not.

Credit: Nihilism Cynicism Sarcasm Orgasm


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 25 Votes: 84.00% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 26 Votes: 73.08% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 83 Votes: 46.99% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 36 Votes: 36.11% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 46 Votes: 71.74% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 51 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 108 Votes: 67.59% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 129 Votes: 68.99% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 300 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 291 Votes: 67.35% Annoying
    In 2003, Out of 1509 Votes: 68.99% Annoying
    In 2002, Out of 2698 Votes: 78.28% Annoying