Podcast: Against Singerism

Bo and Noah discuss Bo’s recent article, Against Singerism, which criticises the philosophy inspired by Peter Singer. While they broadly agree, there are some points of disagreement.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to the Aporia Podcast

00:24 Critique of Peter Singer's Philosophy

01:13 Distinguishing Utilitarianism and Singerism

05:34 The Role of Pain and Pleasure in Morality

09:44 Debating Just Deserts and Utilitarianism

18:43 Challenges of Utilitarianism

31:44 Communitarianism vs. Universalism

33:06 The Chinese Dilemma

33:37 Philosophical Insights from Adam Smith and David Hume

34:22 Localist and Nationalist Normative Claims

35:43 Balancing Family and Altruism

41:15 The Drowning Boy Thought Experiment

49:34 Debating Moral Obligations and Reason

58:08 Peter Singer's Influence and Controversial Views

01:02:11 Concluding Thoughts on Philosophy and Debate

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