Peter Singer Quotes

I'm a Utilitarian, so I don't see the rule against lying as absolute; it's always subject to some overriding utility which may prevent its exercise.

- Peter Singer

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The idea that we can actually have an impact on places more or less instantly, too, by responding in some way or not responding, I think, also makes it true. - Peter Singer

You might hold an ethical position that it's wrong to lie, but if you have plans for a war in Iraq, and you want to keep them secret for practical reasons - to reduce casualties, perhaps - and someone asks you about those plans, you may need to lie for a 'good' outcome. - Peter Singer