Through clear-eyed arguments and ceaseless advocacy, Australian philosopher Peter Singer has revolutionized modern philanthropy—twice. His 1972 essay “Famine, Affluence, and Morality” argued ...

In 1972, the Princeton University philosopher Peter Singer challenged us with a thought experiment of particular relevance today. Imagine that, on the way to the office, you saw a child drowning ...

Pillay is an editorial fellow at TIME. Courtesy Alletta Vaandering Through clear-eyed arguments and ceaseless advocacy, Australian philosopher Peter Singer has revolutionized modern philanthropy ...