A utilitarian argument against @PeterSinger:
1. Singer has made millions of people realize they are immoral.
2. But this realization hasn't changed their behavior. It's simply made them feel bad about themselves.
3. So Singer has reduced global utility, therefore HE is immoral.
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Replying to @aaronsibarium @PeterSinger
Singer convinced millions of people to go vegan, which saved billions of animals from suffering, and inspired the whole
@Effect_Altruism movement that's trying to save us from existential risks. Seems like a net win to me.@PeterSinger10 replies 3 retweets 56 likes -
Replying to @primalpoly @aaronsibarium and
"convinced millions of people to go vegan" [citation needed]
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Replying to @Rite_Brite @aaronsibarium and
Animal Liberation by @PeterSinger has been by far the most influential book in the ethical vegan movement. Ask some vegans.
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