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Whether or not we're aware of them, we make important ethical decisions all the time - as professionals, consumers, citizens, parents, sons and daughters, and friends. These 24 thought-provoking lectures offer you the chance to reflect on some of the most powerful moral issues we face in our daily lives: Is it ever OK to lie? What are our moral obligations to others? What is the key to living the good life? From Plato to Kant to Bonhoeffer, you'll see how some of the world's greatest thinkers from across the ages have approached similar problems.

"A powerfully written work" —Dr. Peter Singer, Princeton University, author of "Animal Liberation" (1975) In this wide-ranging and accessible book, Yunt offers a brief survey of some of the most vital historical, scientific, philosophical, and even religious aspects of animal liberation. Making connections between sexism, racism, homophobia, and speciesism, he shows why nonhuman animals are the last group of sentient beings to gain rights, as well as how the movement to extend basic rights to them—something increasing with each generation—is emerging as the historical and moral end ...

Is there an ethics that we can all agree on without stifling pluralism and freedom? What would such an ethics look like? Most important, how should you, as a thoughtful person, find your way among the moral puzzles of the modern world and its cacophony of voices and opinions? These are just some of the engaging and perplexing questions you'll tackle as you join Professor Kane for this thought-provoking, 24-lecture examination of the problems surrounding ethics in the modern world.

In this wide-ranging and accessible book, Yunt offers a brief survey of some of the most vital historical, scientific, philosophical, and even religious aspects of animal liberation. Making connections between sexism, racism, homophobia, and speciesism, he shows why nonhuman animals are the last group of sentient beings to gain rights, as well as how the movement to extend basic rights to them—something increasing with each generation—is emerging as the historical and moral end goal humanity has been moving toward throughout its evolution. What’s partly aided this evolution are ...

To have been alive during the last 60 years is to have lived with the music of Paul Simon. The boy from Queens scored his first hit record in 1957, just months after Elvis Presley ignited the rock era. As the songwriting half of Simon & Garfunkel, his work helped define the youth movement of the '60s. On his own in the '70s, Simon made radio-dominating hits. He kicked off the '80s by reuniting with Garfunkel to perform for half a million New Yorkers in Central Park. Five years later Simon's album Graceland sold millions. And it doesn't stop there.

Now more than ever, we're all looking to feel more joy, happiness, and deeper meaning in our lives. Drawing on the profound wisdom of the New York Times bestseller, Living Untethered, this must-listen book offers practical yet powerful insight to help you move beyond the thoughts, feelings, and habits that keep you stuck-so you can heal the pain of the past and live fully in the present-moment.

Les Misérables is a French historical novel by Victor Hugo, first published in 1862, that is considered one of the greatest novels of the 19th century. Beginning in 1815 and culminating in the 1832 June Rebellion in Paris, the novel follows the lives and interactions of several characters, particularly the struggles of ex-convict Jean Valjean and his experience of redemption.

A thrilling story of espionage, daring, and deception set in the exotic landscape of occupied Manila during World War II. On January 2, 1942, Japanese troops marched into Manila unopposed by US forces. Manila was a strategic port, a romantic American outpost, and a jewel of a city. Tokyo saw its conquest of the Philippines as the key in its plan to control all of Asia, including Australia.

In this episode of Vinyl Vibes, Jack talks with Peter De Jong, founding member of Heroes. This is the seventh episode in an eight-part Newcastle Vinyl Vibes series. Over the course of this series, Jack has spoken with a range of local rockers important to the Newcastle music story. Pete started playing in bands during the late ‘60s, but his first professional band was Armageddon, which took shape in 1970. Armageddon initially played around Toronto, performing blues covers by the likes of The Kinks and John Mayall. The band would rise in popularity and in 1971, would enter the Newcastle ...

The year is 1890, and the sun never sets on the British Empire. James Carregan is eager to find fortune and excitement, far away from his protective father’s influence. Setting off for Cape Town, he joins a pioneer column advancing its way into disputed territory in the kingdom of Mashonaland. Despite the pioneers’ agreement with the mercurial Matabele King Lobengula, their journey north is fraught with treachery and danger. Although the king has promised them safe travel, each day brings the possibility of a brutal attack by the tribal indunas.

Mark ist Mathematiklehrer an einem Warschauer Mädchengymnasium. Seine unauffälligste und schlechteste Schülerin heißt ausgerechnet Bella. Doch auf einem Gebiet ist sie überbegabt: auf dem der Gefühle. Ihre magischen Kräfte lösen in Mark eine leidenschaftliche Begierde aus. Hoffnungslos verfällt er dem jungen Mädchen … Geboren 1904 im polnischen Radzymin als Sohn eines Rabbiners und 1935 nach Amerika ausgewandert, machte Isaac Bashevis Singer die jiddische Literatur zur Weltliteratur.

A fragile peace is broken and James Carregan is called to action. All thoughts of finding a suitable wife evaporate. Months later, the Shona rebellion quelled, James finds himself crossing paths with power-hungry Gavin Morgan, the son of his old friend, Rhys. With an irresistible proposition, James and his new acquaintance leave the Morgandale Estate for Cape Town. Becoming the toast of the town, Gavin hosts a series of bacchanal parties attracting high-ranking British officers and beautiful women alike…including the scintillating Sonny, James’s love interest.

Send us a textDr. Peter Singer, OC, FRSC ( https://singerp.substack.com/ ) is Special Advisor to the Director General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, of the World Health Organization where he helps support the Director General to transform WHO into an Organization sharply focused on impact at the country level. Dr. Singer co-chaired the transition team; was the architect of WHO’s strategy and its “triple billion” target (1 billion more people benefitting from universal health coverage, better protected from health emergencies and enjoying better health and well-being); and supports ...

In dieser Jubiläumsausgabe von Leben retten! bringt Peter Singer sein bahnbrechendes Werk auf den neuesten Stand. Wieder macht er sich für den Kampf gegen extreme Armut stark und erklärt, welchen Beitrag jeder Einzelne leisten kann. Er berichtet aber auch von bereits erzielten Erfolgen. Und davon, wie die Erstauflage das Leben vieler Menschen verändert hat. Erfahre auch du, wie du Teil der Lösung sein kannst, indem du Gutes für andere tust und gleichzeitig auch dich bereicherst. Gelesen von Tjadke Biallowons.

Le roman qui affole les experts du Pentagone. Dans un futur proche, la Chine envahit Hawaï pour s'emparer de gigantesques réserves de gaz. Mais un véritable Pearl Harbor numérique empêche l'Amérique de réagir : guerre des étoiles, marine paralysée, aviation clouée au sol... il faudra le génie et l'héroïsme d'une poignée d'hommes et de femmes pour engager la résistance et reprendre la main sur la technologie.

Fin dalla sua pubblicazione nel 1975, questo audiolibro di Peter Singer è diventato il riferimento per il movimento animalista. Ha rivelato a milioni di persone le atroci sofferenze che le industrie alimentari e cosmetiche impongono agli animali. Ha convinto intere generazioni che porre fine allo sfruttamento delle altre specie e sperimentare nuovi sistemi di produzione alimentare sia una necessità improrogabile, anche per la sopravvivenza dell'uomo e dell'ambiente.

Nei paesi occidentali prezzo, confezione e messaggi pubblicitari sono i fattori principali che determinano le scelte alimentari di milioni di individui. Molte persone ignorano che banali acquisti quotidiani possano avere un impatto devastante sull'ambiente, sulle condizioni di lavoro nelle fabbriche e sul trattamento riservato agli animali negli allevamenti intensivi.

As arts editor for one of Vienna's principal newspapers, Moriz Scheyer knew many of the city's foremost artists, and was an important literary journalist. With the advent of the Nazis he was forced from both job and home. In 1943, in hiding in France, Scheyer began drafting what was to become this book. Tracing events from the Anschluss in Vienna, through life in Paris and unoccupied France, including a period in a French concentration camp, contact with the Resistance, and more.

Tune in to this special Broadway Spotlight series, brought to you by Peter Eyers, host of the STAGES podcast. In January 2024, Peter will be leading a 10-day tour to sample the best of Broadway and New York - alongside a host of cultural experiences at museums and galleries populating The Big Apple.In this episode, Peter talks with Kaye Tuckerman, who played Broadway in the Donna Summer Musical! - and has appeared in extensive Musical Theatre product around the globe. She relishes living in the Big Apple - and all that it offers culturally to its inhabitants and many visitors.Academy Travel is...

Tune in to this special Broadway Spotlight series, brought to you by Peter Eyers, host of the STAGES podcast. In January 2024, Peter will be leading a 10-day tour to sample the best of Broadway and New York - alongside a host of cultural experiences at museums and galleries populating The Big Apple.In this episode, Peter talks with Amelia Cormack, who has played on Broadway over the past year in the Tony Award winning Best Musical - HADESTOWN. Peter caught up with Amelia live from New York City, to celebrate her passion for musical theatre and the importance of chasing your dream.Academy ...