My work is based on the assumption that clarity and consistency in our moral thinking is likely, in the long run, to lead us to hold better views on ethical issues.

  • -- Peter Albert David Singer 彼得·艾伯特·大卫·辛格

我的工作基于这样一个假设:从长远来看,我们道德思维的清晰和一致性可能会让我们对道德问题持有更好的观点。

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There is no question that global warming will have a significant impact on already existing problems such as malaria, malnutrition, and water shortages. But this doesn't mean the best way to solve them is to cut carbon emissions.

毫无疑问,全球变暖将对疟疾、营养不良和水资源短缺等已经存在的问题产生重大影响。但这并不意味着解决这些问题的最好方法就是减少碳排放。

And then of course, obviously as far as issues such as global warming, something has to be done on the corporate side, there has to be some mandate or some legislation.

当然,很明显,就像全球变暖这样的问题,必须在企业方面采取一些行动,必须有一些授权或立法。

Begin challenging your own assumptions. Your assumptions are your windows on the world. Scrub them off every once in awhile, or the light won't come in.

开始挑战你自己的假设。你的假设就是你观察世界的窗口。每隔一段时间把它们擦干净,否则光线就不会进来。

I like consistency. If you've had a childhood like mine, you want some things you can rely on to stay the same.

我喜欢一致性。如果你和我一样有过童年,你会想要一些可以依靠的东西来保持不变。

Consistency is contrary to nature, contrary to life. The only completely consistent people are dead.

一致性违背自然,违背生命。唯一完全一致的人都死了。

To see what is in front of one’s eyes requires constant struggle.

看到眼前的东西需要不断的奋斗。

Clarity affords focus.

提供清晰的焦点。