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In appropriate circumstances we are justified in using humans to achieve goals (or the goal of assisting animals).

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Peter Singer
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: July 6
Philosopher
Politician
Professor
Writer
Melbourne
Australia
Peter Albert David Singer
Peter A. D. Singer
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Humans
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