Abstract:
This article attempts to present the philosophical views of our contemporary,
Peter Singer (b. 1946), professor at Princeton and Melbourne Universities, author of many
scientific and popular books. Singer has been called one of the twelve leading philosophers of our
time, and without studying his works it would be impossible to imagine the overall picture of
practical philosophy in the XXI century. Through Singer's concepts, we can see how one of the
main philosophical paradigms - anthropocentrism, is being redefined, to be replaced by a new
system in which humans are not the "measure of all things," but occupy an equal and equitable
position with representatives of all life on Earth. The new theoretical framework leads to a
rethinking of previous doctrines and the creation of new directions in science. This is the focus of
Peter Singer, whose interests are focused on developing the principles of the new ethics and
creating the appropriate terminological apparatus. This article mentions his work on topics
ranging from the treatment of animals to euthanasia. His views have had a mixed reception in
society, being applauded by some and condemned angrily by others. But leaving aside the
passionate and partisan discussions of his theory, it is undeniable that Peter Singer is making a
significant contribution to the human community in building a new social system.
