Eastern spirituality and utilitarian philosophy meet in these unique dialogues between a Buddhist monastic & a moral philosopher on such issues as animal welfare, gender equality, the death penalty, & moreAn unlikely duo—Professor Peter Singer, a preeminent philosopher & professor of bioethics, & VenerableShih Chao-Hwei, aTaiwanese Buddhistmonastic & 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 explorethe foundation of ethics& keyBuddhistconcepts, & ultimately reveal how we can all move toward making the world a better place.