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Introduction to Effective Altruism and William McCaskill
This chapter provides an introduction to Effective Altruism, focusing on its leader, William McCaskill, and his goal of making the world a better place through maximizing good. It explores the origins of effective altruism and discusses the concept of earning to give as an example. It also raises ethical questions surrounding the utilitarian ethics of effective altruism.
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