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Writings on an ethical life

by Peter Singer

A collection of essays by an Australian bioethicist exploring ethical issues such as animal rights, global poverty, environmental accountability, abortion, and euthanasia to provide an overview of their philosophical framework.

Accession 31361 ISBN 1841155500 Publisher Fourth Estate
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