Peter Singer is an Australian philosopher known for his work on ethics, morality and animal rights. He is one of the founders of the modern animal rights movement and a supporter of utilitarianism, an ethical theory that states that actions should be judged by their consequences, specifically the extent to which they contribute to the common good. Singer became famous for his book "Animal Liberation", which became an important manifesto for the protection of animal rights and a call to abandon the exploitation of animals in food, science and entertainment.
Singer's other famous works, such as Practical Ethics and The Life You Can Save, explore issues of morality, effective charity, and altruism, urging people to live more ethically.
