Happy birthday! Peter Singer turns 80 today

‘Animal Liberation’ author Peter Singer is celebrating his 80th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed philosophers of his generation.

Popular philosopher-author Peter Singer has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 80th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Singer, a cultural icon

Born Peter Albert David Singer in Melbourne on July 6, 1946, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Australian history. Singer's not just a great philosopher, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Peter hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Peter Singer as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 80.

Happy Birthday, Peter, you're the best!

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