Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=53776#.VNMSlCzQrzE Author(s) Mbih Jerome Tosam , Mbih Jerome Tosam , Kizitor Mbuwir Affiliation(s) Department of Philosophy, Catholic University of Cameroon (CATUC), Bamenda, Cameroon . Department of Philosophy, Higher Teacher Training College (HTTC) Bambili, The University of Bamenda, Bamenda, Cameroon . ABSTRACT In this paper, we argue that Peter Singer in some of his key works ascribes certain absolute and definitive attributes to modern science, equating them to God. The advancement of modern science particularly in the areas of medical technologies such as human assisted reproduction and genetic engineering, has given science unparalleled powers over nature in general and human nature in particular. Because of this authority, Singer directly and indirectly attributes absolute values to science and the scientific method. He does this by according ...
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