Internationally renowned philosopher Peter Singer presents achallenging new movement in the search for an ethical life, one that hasemerged from his work on some of the world's most pressing problems.
Effectivealtruism requires a rigorously unsentimental view of charitable giving:a substantial proportion of our money, and time, should be donated tothe organisations that will do the most good with those resources,rather than those that tug the heartstrings.
Singer introduces usto an array of remarkable people who are restructuring their lives inaccordance with these ideas, and shows how, paradoxically, effectivealtruism often leads to profound personal fulfilment.
“'Peter Singer's status as a man of principles and towering intellect--a philosopher extraordinaire, if you will--is unrivalled in Australia.'”
βPeter Singerβs status as a man of principles and towering intellectβa philosopher extraordinaire, if you willβis unrivalled in Australia.β Sydney Morning Herald
βPeter Singer is a public intellectual par excellence.' Monthly
'Peter Singer may be the most controversial philosopher alive; he is certainly among the most influential.' New Yorker
'Forty years on from Animal Liberation, Peter Singer is still challenging our complacency with his advocacy for new ideas and movements...In clear prose, Singer weaves effective altruism into a timely and convincing ideology.' Books & Publishing
βSinger makes a strong case for a simple ideaβthat 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.β Bill and Melinda Gates
βThe Most Good You Can Do is an important book. Reading it may change your life and save someone elseβs.β Australian Book Review
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.
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