Effective Altruism

An Introduction

(Author) Jacob Bauer
Format: Paperback
£15.99 Price: £14.30 (11% off)
Generally dispatched in 1 to 2 days

As the world faces increasingly complex problems - from pandemics to global poverty and climate change – how do we decide where to focus our efforts and resources to do the most good possible? Effective altruism offers a way to do just that, focusing on evidence and rational arguments to identify crucial issues and the most impactful ways of solving them. In this new book, philosopher Jacob Bauer cuts through the uncritical hype and wholesale dismissal around effective altruism to offer a balanced overview of this movement's core concepts and approaches to ‘doing good better’. With examples spanning malaria-preventing bed nets to the dangers of AI, he illuminates how effective altruism is addressing some of the world’s most pressing problems, all the while acknowledging its real limitations and showcasing its immense promise. Whether you are a skeptic or a new adherent seeking to understand the philosophy and community of effective altruism, this book is the definitive guide.

Information
Publisher:
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
None
Language:
en
ISBN:
9781509562442
Publish year:
2024
Publish date:
Dec. 6, 2024

Jacob Bauer

Jacob Bauer was a prolific American poet known for his collection "Whispers in the Wind," which explored themes of love, loss, and hope. His lyrical and emotional style captivated readers and his ability to evoke deep emotions through his words left a lasting impact on the world of poetry.

Reviews

Leave a review

Please login to leave a review.

Be the first to review this product

Other related

The Bright Side

The Bright Side

How Optimism Changes the World

Sumit Paul-Choudhury
Paperback
Published: 2026
A Philosophy of War

A Philosophy of War

Why We Fight

Frederic Gros
Paperback
Published: 2026
The Anxious Generation

The Anxious Generation

How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness

Jonathan Haidt
Paperback
Published: 2025
Meditations for Mortals

Meditations for Mortals

A Four Week Guide to Doing What Counts

Oliver Burkeman
Paperback
Published: 2025
Can Socialists be Happy?

Can Socialists be Happy?

George Orwell, Orwell George
Paperback
Published: 2025
The Book of Memory

The Book of Memory

Or, How to Live Forever

Mark Rowlands
Hardcover
Published: 2025