Peter Singer

About

Australian moral philosopher and University of Melbourne professor.

Before Fame

He studied law, history, and philosophy at the University of Melbourne from which he graduated in 1967. He also attended Preshil and Scotch College.

Trivia

He was a supporter of animal liberation and popularized the term speciesism.

Family Life

He married Renata Diamond in 1968 and the couple had three children: Ruth, Marion, and Esther.

Associated With

He had many critics, including Steve Forbes.