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Peter Singer on Ending Innocent Lives

The utilitarian philosopher Peter Singer has controversial views about when it is acceptable to end a human life. In conversation with David Edmonds he explains his approach, using examples from a range of areas, including infanticide. Some listeners may find some aspects of this discussion disturbing.

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Okafor, A. [@amaraokafor]. (2026, July 30). Peter Singer on Ending Innocent Lives [Audio podcast episode]. In Philosophy Bites. CIT.ED. https://cit.education/p/9efb0661-6601-46c7-8995-ca5ad79eec87

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Okafor, A. [@amaraokafor] (2026) ‘Peter Singer on Ending Innocent Lives’, Philosophy Bites [Podcast]. CIT.ED, 30 July. Available at: https://cit.education/p/9efb0661-6601-46c7-8995-ca5ad79eec87 (Accessed: 3 November 2026).

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Okafor, Amara [@amaraokafor]. “Peter Singer on Ending Innocent Lives.” Philosophy Bites, CIT.ED, 30 July 2026, cit.education/p/9efb0661-6601-46c7-8995-ca5ad79eec87.

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Okafor, Amara (@amaraokafor). 2026. “Peter Singer on Ending Innocent Lives.” Philosophy Bites. CIT.ED podcast episode, July 30, 2026. https://cit.education/p/9efb0661-6601-46c7-8995-ca5ad79eec87.

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