Brace yourself! Princeton professor and ethics rockstar Peter Singer is coming to George Washington University to give a talk. He may also be hawking a book. Singer/actress Mandy Moore will be there as well. I'm still working on why.
I first studied Singer in grad school. We read his Animal Liberation in an environmental ethics class. Though we never met, he's on the editorial board for Ethics, Policy & Environment.
When I was the managing editor, I had to send out an email invitation to everyone on the board for a little mixer we were throwing. I was a giddy as a school girl when I saw his reply email in my inbox. He couldn't make it.
I also use a textbook that he edited along with Helga Kuhse in my biomedical ethics course at NVCC. The students seem to enjoy it. I think that he makes the material accessible.
So, I'm excited to see him speak. My students don't seem as enamored, but I've offered extra-credit to anybody that makes it.
My girlfriend likewise lacks the proper interest. Sadly, I lack to authority to grant her extra-credit.
Anyway, I'll post a summary after the the talk.
Best,
Chris
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