Erik Hoel on Effective Altruism, Utilitarianism, and the Repugnant Conclusion
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The Complexity of Morality and Local Altruism
This chapter delves into the Chesterton fence argument, highlighting the need to grasp the historical context of moral values and how communal intuitions shape them. It also critiques the limitations of distant charitable efforts, promoting the importance of local knowledge for effective altruism.
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