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The Life You Can Save: How to Do Your Part to End World Poverty Paperback – September 14, 2010

by Peter Singer (Author)

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For the first time in history, eradicating world poverty is within our reach. Yet around the world, a billion people struggle to live each day on less than many of us pay for bottled water. In The Life You Can Save, Peter Singer uses ethical arguments, illuminating examples, and case studies of charitable giving to show that our current response to world poverty is not only insufficient but morally indefensible. The Life You Can Save teaches us to be a part of the solution, helping others as we help ourselves.

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“Part plea, part manifesto, part handbook, this short and surprisingly compelling book sets out to answer two difficult questions: why people in affluent countries should donate money to fight global poverty and how much each should give. . . . Singer doesn’t ask readers to choose between asceticism and self-indulgence; his solution can be found in the middle, and it is reasonable and rewarding for all.”
–Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“If you think you can’t afford to give money to the needy, I urge you to read this book. If you think you’re already giving enough, and to the right places, still I urge you to read this book. In The Life You Can Save, Peter Singer makes a strong case–logical and factual, but also emotional–for why each of us should be doing more for the world’s impoverished. This book will challenge you to be a better person.”
–Holden Karnofsky, co-founder, GiveWell

“In The Life You Can Save, Peter Singer challenges each of us to ask: Am I willing to make poverty history? Skillfully weaving together parable, philosophy, and hard statistics, he tackles the most familiar moral, ethical, and ideological obstacles to building a global culture of philanthropy, and sets the bar for how we as citizens might do our part to empower the world’s poor.”
–Raymond C. Offenheiser, president, Oxfam America

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About the Author

Peter Singer is Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics at Princeton University. He is the author, co-author, or editor of more than thirty books, including Animal Liberation, widely considered to be the founding statement of the animal rights movement, Practical Ethics, and One World: Ethics and Globalization.

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Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Random House Trade Paperbacks; Reprint edition (September 14, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0812981561
ISBN-13: 978-0812981568
Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 0.5 x 8 inches
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Average Customer Review: 108 customer reviews
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- #109 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Philanthropy & Charity
- #181 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Social Sciences > Poverty
- #729 in Books > Politics & Social Sciences > Philosophy > Ethics & Morality

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Save another's life . . . change your own.

January 2, 2013

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My undergraduate education was in philosophy with an emphasis in ethical theory. As such, I have been aware of Singer's argument on this topic for quite some time. Nonetheless, it was not until I read and re-read this book that I dramatically changed my own lifestyle to better live up to the demands of the argument's conclusion.

Singer's argument that we should give to the world's poorest people is the same as he has articulated it for many years and this book adds little or nothing on that front. However this book also tackles the questions of why we fail to give and what can be done to encourage people to give. Regarding these issues, this book is perhaps the best available on the subject, especially for mainstream readers. Singer's adept treatment of these questions sets him up well to conclude by asking the reader to pledge to give a minimum portion of their income to world's poorest people.

After reading this book I decided to accept Singer's challenge (look for my name on the website). Indeed, I felt compelled to give at a rate higher than he outlines for my income level. I asked my business partners to read the book. I'm now circulating that copy among other professional contacts. I purchased a second book to circulate among friends and family. I'm working with my payroll service on a plan to help my co-workers to give. It's a modest start, but I'm still proud of it and excited to do more.

It seems that even a cursory review of the facts on the ground and Singer's logic will force one to conclude that the argument is sound. Despite this, I was content to simply be a selfish lout for a long time. This book was a key element in my choice to change my own life in order to help the world's worst off. I highly recommend it to everyone and especially those who are looking for the nudge to get themselves out of complacency.

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Information but no guilt.

June 29, 2014

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Peter Singer lays out his case as to why we should all give to organizations that help the world's poorest people. No, we can't individually save the world, but we can individually help, and even make a difference. He does this by analyzing various excuses for not giving, in (frankly) more detail than I required. He understands why we don't do what he thinks we should, and doesn't heap guilt on us. He shows how little it would take to make a genuine difference. He thinks about ways to figure out which organizations use the money we send most effectively. The one thing I was hoping for that Singer did not provide: recommendations for organizations that help. That may be a good thing, as it wouldn't be feasible to update the book continually.

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This is easily the most transformative book I have ever read

August 9, 2014

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This is easily the most transformative book I have ever read. I frequently lend one of my four copies to students and friends who are interested in poverty, ethics, and global issues. It has also altered the way I live and how I spent my money. Singer presents an incredibly well-researched review of the circumstances of the developing world, the organizations that address global poverty, and the philanthropic efforts of the western world's wealthy. He presents a clear, compelling, and substantiated ethical argument that westerners (of varying levels of wealth) have a fundamental and moral obligation to involve themselves in addressing global poverty. He is one of the greatest thinkers of our time.

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Good information and good to know facts and statistics

January 4, 2014

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I have wanted to contribute more but in a way that would make the greatest impact. This book shows you where your money goes best. It does talk quite a bit about ethical and moral obligations to help those in need. I happen to agree with this viewpoint, but I can see others points of view that says this comes off as a bit judgmental. However, I appreciate Singer's decision not to sugarcoat and unapologetically describe how we are obligated to help others when we are born into privilege and first-world opportunities. I think Singer could spend more time describing how he came at his recommended percentages of income to give. I also love hearing about people's stories (which I read on his website) about their experience in giving. This would be a nice transition/break from statistics...more reader friendly. However, this book is valid and relevant to the world's needs. Highly recommended!

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I truly loved this book

January 10, 2018

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I truly loved this book, and it helped make a meaningful difference in my giving. While it start's out heavy with the logical and moral argument for giving our surplus funds, or those things that we consider as necessities but perhaps are more guilty pleasures, to make an immediate and measurable impact in the world's neediest areas. A quick read that gives a good overview of the effective altruism movement, and highlights key charities making a difference, such as the Fred Hollows Foundation and the Against Malaria Foundation.

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Recommended if you care about others

December 26, 2013

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Before I read this book, I had a vague sense that all was not right with the world, but no idea what to do about it. The Life You Can Save discusses in clear language why it's important, and not at all difficult in most cases, to help fight world poverty. The sections on charitable giving and what types of groups do the most good were especially illuminating, and I feel like I'm making a much greater impact on the world's problems now that I've read this book.

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An excellent, informative, fast read

February 11, 2015

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This book reads as an excellent spring board for a deeper review of modern philanthropy. Overall the book explores the deep implications of the opportunity costs of acting (or, as is more often the case, not acting) in modern charity.

There is an excellent section dedicated to the value added in modern charity evaluations and the difficulty inherent in assigning a real dollar amount to charitable endeavours.

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Worth reading and buying a second copy to pass along ...

July 23, 2016

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A very well written ethical argument for Effective Altruism-- potentially life-changing, definitely interesting. Will have you questioning how you best want to live your life and what your values are, and provides you with the framework to delve deeper into the world of philosophy. One of the few books I always keep a copy or two laying around for people to borrow!

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