Ebook Info
- Published: 2019
- Number of pages: 226 pages
- Format: PDF
- File Size: 1.13 MB
- Authors: Peter Singer
Description
For the first time in history, eradicating world poverty is within our reach. Yet around the world, a billion people struggle to live each day on less than many of us pay for bottled water. In The Life You Can Save, Peter Singer uses ethical arguments, illuminating examples, and case studies of charitable giving to show that our current response to world poverty is not only insufficient but morally indefensible. The Life You Can Save teaches us to be a part of the solution, helping others as we help ourselves.’A persuasive and inspiring work that will change the way you think about philanthropy . . . and shows us we can make a profound difference in the lives of the world’s poorest.’ – Bill & Melinda Gates’Mr. Singer is far from the world’s only serious thinker on poverty, but with The Life You Can Save he becomes, instantly, its most readable and lapel-grabbing one.’ – The New York TimesMr. Singer is a compelling moral voice seeking far more compassion for those who have the least.’ – The Wall Street JournalScroll up and grab a copy of The Life You Can Save Today.
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⭐Australian author Peter Singer earned his degrees from the University of Melbourne and University of Oxford, has been an educator in England, the United States, and Australia, and serves as Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University and Professor Laureate at University of Melbourne. The initial edition of this book –THE LIFE YOU CAN SAVE – was published in 2009 and served as the impetus to his founding of the non-profit organization of the same name. His many important books address social needs for change, ethics, animal liberation, and significant philosophical issues.In this compelling book Peter Singer addresses the global crisis of poverty, and a more timely source of information would be difficult to discover. The grievous and increasingly obvious problem of the homeless forced to live on the streets or in meager tents in the outskirts of neighborhoods is all too apparent as we walk through cities, drive along highways, watch social media and television, and read newspapers – not to mention the tragic conditions of immigrants who cross borders searching for a better life and find sufferable living conditions instead. But as Peter writes, it is not enough to simply be aware and feel compassionate about these conditions and situations: there is something each of us can do to ameliorate the problem.The tenor of the message of this exceptional book is set in the Preface, and perhaps sharing a portion of that will encourage reading Peter’s guide – ‘When he saw the man fall onto the subway tracks, Wesley Autry didn’t hesitate. With the lights of the oncoming train visible, Autry, a construction worker, jumped down to the tracks and pushed the man down into a drainage ditch between the rails, covering him with his own body. The train passed over them, leaving a trail of grease on Autry’s cap. Autry, later invited to the State of the Union Address and praised by the president for his bravery, downplayed his actions: “I don’t feel like I did something spectacular. I just saw someone who needed help. I did what I felt was right.” That is the manner in which Peter shares his philosophy – commonsense approaches to changing a global problem.His goals – to challenge us to think about our obligations to those trapped in extreme poverty, and to convince us to give more of our income to help the poor. The case studies and examples he submits are warmly shared with compassion and with a stern insistence that each of us, no matter our financial situation from billionaires to working class, can contribute money to help eradicate poverty – even small amounts (i.e. 1% of our income!) make a difference. He also suggests reputable charities worthy of contributions. Sage ethical advice from one of our most important philosophers of the day. Very Highly Recommended for all readers. Grady Harp, December 19
⭐Back when I was at Indiana University, I read the book. It goes into how you can try to maximize your efforts. I don’t fully agree with the conclusions of the book, but I re-looked at it because Ali Abdaal spoke in several Youtube videos about effective altruism.
⭐This book really changes view of life and how privileged we are. Radically changed how I want to spend my money in general and more importantly how I want to change my charitable donations to be more meaningful. I love that book has been updated. This book has altered my vision for ever.
⭐This is a book everyone should read to re-frame how to make the biggest impact with your donor dollars. While there are many worthy causes out there, I do feel a responsibility to give to those organizations that help to reduce poverty, famine, and health-related problems that, in this day and age, we know how to solve for. People should not be suffering from diseases and conditions that have been eradicated in the west that are easily remedied through medical or other interventions. We are not looking for cures to these conditions — we know how to prevent and treat many of them, so let’s work on providing greater access to all. All lives have value — the same value.
⭐Interesting read that made me realize that I can do much more by donating to the right causes. I really got inspired to determine how much I want to donate annually and to find the best destination. The book/website recommends the % of your income to donate, if all of us would follow this guidance, we would be able to end poverty and achieve Sustainable Development Goal 1. So a science-based donation target for all.
⭐The book, while consistent with much of my understanding of issues of poverty, philanthropy, and ethics, also challenged ideas and assumptions I held. It is provocative, inspiring , and well-reasoned. The only question in my mind (and heart) is whether I will have the fortitude to apply what I learned from this book in a truly meaningful way. The concepts presented in this book are so important that it should be required reading for every student (and adult).
⭐I really hope this book can reach many people in developed countries, free these persons from their submission to media- and advertisement-advanced norms of – perhaps perpetual – struggle for socio-economic achievement, and to allow these persons to focus on what matters: saving the lives of those relatively less privileged, perhaps due to the history that institutionalized global inequality. Please act on what you read, even if you do not have to.
⭐See the headline? Now you don’t need to read the book. The rest of the book’s message is evidence that the headline is very good thing for us all to do. I happen to think that the author missed a bet, by not finding ways to multiply the impact of one’s donations; But, I also confess that I got bored and did not finish the book. I found the book to be true, morally worthy, and rather dull.
⭐This book is inspiring if you believe charity is a good solution to poverty. But what about the causes of poverty? As long as the world practises neoliberal capitalism poverty will always be renewed and charity is like putting a plaster on a cancer. And it also lets politicians off the hook. It is easier to hand over some money than to take political action (like joining pressure groups). I worry that people who give generously will think that’s enough. Obviously it is better than doing nothing at all but does it provide long-term solutions?In case you now think I’m a heartless bitch, in spite of what I’ve just written, I give more than 5 percent of my income to animal charities. I live on disability benefits so I haven’t much to spare. The heart overrules the head, as it does with so many people…Go on, join Extinction Rebellion! (or something).
⭐If you have ever given to char i dee making a big show of it to impress other people, then reading this book will show how you could have helped many more people more effectively and more quietly. If you really believe in equality for women and making children happy and healthy, this is the book you have a duty, as a responsible citizen and to show gratitude, to read thoroughly. It is a life affirming book in which ordinary joes and joannes can learn to save and change more lives than a doctor with the strategic use of your wallet. You will then be armed to save lives simply by raising your little finger (over a strategically placed device). Better still an operation to repair damage from childbirth in Africa costs less than a lady gaga concert ticket and saves you 3 hours of your life to put to better use.
⭐This book changed the way I think about charity and giving in general.It explores the psychology of charity and the emotional connection people need to the causes they support. As a result of reading this I’ve increased my charitable giving and feel more confident about how impactful the money is now that I’ve chosen effective charities. Highly recommend giving this a read if you’re wondering how best to start your altruistic journey.
⭐I never thought I’d have a ‘favourite book’ but now I do.
⭐One of the best books I have ever read on what we can do to alleviate poverty. Thank you so much Peter Singer. I’m sure this book will change lives.
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