The Buddhist and the Ethicist: Conversations on Effective Altruism, Engaged Buddhism, and How to Build a Better World

An unlikely duo—Professor Peter Singer, a preeminent philosopher & professor of bioethics, & Venerable Shih Chao-Hwei, a Taiwanese Buddhist monastic & social activist—join forces to talk ethics in lively conversations that cross oceans, overcome language barriers, & bridge philosophies. The eye-opening dialogues collected here share unique perspectives on contemporary issues like animal welfare, gender equality, the death penalty, & more. Together, these two deep thinkers explore the foundation of ethics & key Buddhist concepts, & ultimately reveal how we can all move toward making the world a better place.