Almost single-handedly he took moral philosophy back to an earlier tradition of direct engagement with the world, and in doing so has made three substantial contributions to ethical debate: on animal rights, on poverty and on euthanasia.

ECONOMIST: Moral arguments: Animals too | The

Goldstein has developed a reputation as somewhat of a miracle worker: 60% of his animal patients suffer from acute illnesses, many of them given up on by other vets who recommended extreme surgery or euthanasia.

FORBES: Miracle Worker