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A Princeton professor is under fire for urging his social media followers to "read and ponder" a "thought provoking" journal article entitled "Zoophilia is Morally Permissible."  Dr Peter Singer, who has taught bioethics at the Ivy League School's Center for Human Values since 1999, posted a link to the article on his X account ‚— before he was immediately hit with backlash.

Brandon Poulter Daily Caller News Foundation A Princeton professor and animal rights activist called sexual intercourse with animals “thought-provoking” in a tweet on Wednesday. Peter Singer is a professor of bioethics at the University Center for Human Values and has written multiple books including “Why Vegan? Eating Ethically” and “Animal Liberation Now.” Singer tweeted a…

The Tanner Lectures on Human Values are presented annually at a select list of universities around the world. The University Center serves as host to these lectures at Princeton, in which an eminent scholar from philosophy, religion, the humanities, sciences, creative arts or learned professions, or a person eminent in political or social life, is invited to present a series of lectures reflecting upon scholarly and scientific learning relating to “the entire range of values pertinent to the h...

The Tanner Lectures on Human Values are presented annually at a select list of universities around the world. The University Center serves as host to these lectures at Princeton, in which an eminent scholar from philosophy, religion, the humanities, sciences, creative arts or learned professions, or a person eminent in political or social life, is invited to present a series of lectures reflecting upon scholarly and scientific learning relating to “the entire range of values pertinent to the h...

A Princeton professor and animal rights activist called sexual intercourse with animals "thought-provoking" in a tweet.

Bhubaneswar: A week-long festival showcasing dying folk art forms from various districts commenced here on Sunday.

Being powerful versus being good. Naditesh Nilay raises some relevant questions to ponder while sharing a relatable story for your UPSC CSE. Don't miss the Post Read Questions and Ethicist view.

The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 1998 was awarded to Amartya Sen "for his contributions to welfare economics"

In his new book, Philip Pettit examines the nature of the state and its capacity to serve goals like peace and justice within and beyond its borders. Two eminent writers and thinkers — philosopher Pettit and journalist Fintan O’Toole — consider these questions and their answers. No tickets required.

Many people once lined up joyously to receive vaccines. What changed?