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James W. Lenman
Professor of Philosophy at the University of Sheffield and former president of the British Society for Ethical Theory. He critiques effective altruism and longtermism.
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Feb 28, 2025
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Longtermism SPECIAL: The next stage of effective altruism
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William MacAskill, a Scottish philosopher and author of "What We Owe the Future," joins James W. Lenman, a Professor of Philosophy and ethical theory critic, to delves deep into effective altruism and longtermism. They discuss whether we should sacrifice present well-being for a better future and examine the ethical implications of prioritizing future generations over current crises. The conversation challenges traditional views on job satisfaction, emphasizing social impact and the complexities of moral responsibility towards both people and nature.
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