“You might hold an ethical position that it's wrong to lie, but if you have plans for a war in Iraq, and you want to keep them secret for practical reasons - to reduce casualties, perhaps - and someone asks you about those plans, you may need to lie for a 'good' outcome.”

Australian philosopher and bioethicist, Singer is best known for his utilitarian approach to ethics and his influential work on animal rights and effective altruism. His writings challenge conventional moral frameworks, advocating for compassionate decision-making across human and nonhuman animals.