The Most Good You Can Do - How Effective Altruism Is Changing Ideas aboutLiving Ethically

Author(s): Singer Peter, Peter Singer

Psychology/ Self-Help

"Internationally renowned philosopher Peter Singer presents a challenging new movement in the search for an ethical life, one that has emerged from his work on some of the world's most pressing problems. Effective altruism requires a rigorously unsentimental view of charitable giving: a substantial proportion of our money, and time, should be donated to the organisations that will do the most good with those resources, rather than those that tug the heartstrings. Singer introduces us to an array of remarkable people who are restructuring their lives in accordance with these ideas, and shows how, paradoxically, effective altruism often leads to profound personal fulfilment. a 'Singer makes a strong case for a simple idea:that each of us has a tremendous opportunity to help others with our abilities, time and money. The Most Good You Can Do is an optimistic and compelling look at the positive impact that giving can have on the world.' Bill and Melinda Gates "


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Peter Singer is Ira W. DeCamp Professor of Bioethics, Princeton University, and Laureate Professor, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, University of Melbourne. He is the author of more than twenty books, including The Life You Can Save. His most recent book is The Most Good You Can Do. Singer was born in Australia. He divides his time between New York City and Melbourne.

General Fields

  • : 9781925240986
  • : Text Publishing Co
  • : The Text Publishing Company
  • : April 2016
  • : May 2016
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Singer Peter, Peter Singer
  • : Paperback