I am a professor of bioethics, with a background in philosophy. I work mostly in practical ethics and am best known for Animal Liberation and for my writings about global poverty.

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Henry: One Man’s Way

I'm delighted to announce the release of "Henry: One Man's Way" on my YouTube channel. I produced this documentary about the life and work of my good friend Henry Spira so that the strategies and tactics he developed would not be lost when he died. The film, made in 1996, shows how Henry became arguably the most effective activist for animals of the last quarter of the twentieth century.

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The Competitive Edge of Doing Good

The recent ruling of the European Court of Human Rights on animal welfare and religious freedom, which I discuss in my latest Project Syndicate column, is important because it underscores the evolving nature of public morals and, in particular, the growing importance of animal welfare in Europe – a development that is also taking place in many other societies.

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I launched "Bold Reasoning" on Substack. After a rewarding 25 years at Princeton discussing the ethics of everything from genetic engineering to assisted dying, and from climate change to whether your cat should be allowed outside at night, I'm expanding the conversation to a broader audience. Join me for weekly insights and engage in discussions that matter.

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