Modern thinker asking the hard questions

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Philosopher Peter Singer has been recognised with a Queen's Birthday Honour. Picture: Stuart Mcevoy Source: News Limited

Julie Hare
From:The Australian
June 11, 201212:00AM

PETER Singer is the model of the very modern philosopher, tapping into the zeitgeist on a catalogue of issues that resonate with Western angst.

And while his theories are not always popular, and at times controversial, the Melbourne-born professor of bioethics is in the business of teaching the world how to lead better lives. Relieving mass poverty one person at a time, animal rights and living ethically are his lines of inquiry.

Professor Singer, who was today awarded a Companion (AC) in the General Division of the Order of Australia, says the award helps spread the word. It also points to the open-mindedness of Australians.

"Obviously some of my views are controversial and that hasn't stopped me receiving this honour. That suggests we are a tolerant society that values a diversity of views," he says.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/in-depth/queens-birthday-honours-2012/modern-thinker-asking-the-hard-questions/story-fne95kwp-1226390545807

Here's his website.

http://www.thelifeyoucansave.com/author

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1. "...a tolerant society that values a diversity of views."

SIGN ME UP! Those words "tolerant", "values and "diversity of views".

Hey wait a minute, that sounds a lot like what we were hoping for in those sixties!