The Expanding Circle: Ethics, Evolution, and Moral Progress
by Peter Singer
In 'The Expanding Circle,' Peter Singer investigates how evolution has influenced the growth of ethics and moral progress. He traces the expansion of human moral concern from narrow self-interest to wider circles of empathy and responsibility, blending insights from biology, philosophy, and history to illuminate our ethical journey.
About This Book
Peter Singer's 'The Expanding Circle' examines the interplay between ethics, evolution, and the progression of moral values in human society.
The book delves into how evolutionary processes have shaped our capacity for moral reasoning, tracing the development from primitive self-interest to more inclusive ethical frameworks.
Singer discusses the historical expansion of moral concern, highlighting key philosophical and biological influences on this progress.
Through a multidisciplinary approach, the work offers a thoughtful analysis of how ethics continue to evolve in response to societal changes.
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