Peter Singer: Considering animals as commodities seems completely wrong to meŽ

Animals raised on factory farms often live in deplorable conditions. Knowing this doesn’t stop us from eating meat. Why are we so indifferent to their suffering? Australian philosopher Peter Singer, one of the most influential intellectuals of his generation, has been addressing this blind spot in ethical thinking for more than fifty years. He has authored dozens of books, including Animal Liberation, a classic that continues to be a reference in the field of animal rights.