Effective Altruism: Maximizing Ethical Impact
Learn how to maximize positive impact through evidence-based ethical choices and strategic charitable giving.
Learn how to maximize positive impact through evidence-based ethical choices and strategic charitable giving.
This course examines the philosophy and practice of effective altruism, which aims to maximize the positive impact of one's actions on the world. Led by renowned philosopher Peter Singer, students will explore ethical frameworks, global poverty issues, and strategies for effective giving and career choices. The curriculum covers topics such as meta-ethics, normative ethical theories, poverty and affluence, cause prioritization, and the rationality of ethical behavior. Through lectures, case studies, and discussions with leading practitioners, participants will gain insights into how to apply effective altruism principles in their own lives and make more informed decisions about charitable giving and career paths.
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What you'll learn
Understand the philosophical underpinnings of effective altruism and its relationship to various ethical theories
Analyze arguments for and against obligations to assist those living in extreme poverty
Evaluate the effectiveness of different charitable interventions and organizations
Explore strategies for comparing and prioritizing different causes and charities
Examine the concept of 'earning to give' and other approaches to impactful career choices
Develop skills in ethical reasoning and applying effective altruism principles to real-world decisions
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to effective altruism, a philosophical and social movement that aims to find the most effective ways to benefit others. Through six modules, students will explore the ethical foundations of effective altruism, examine global poverty issues, and learn strategies for maximizing the impact of charitable giving and career choices. The curriculum begins with an overview of meta-ethics and normative ethical theories, then delves into specific topics such as global poverty, cause prioritization, and the ethics of career selection. Featuring lectures by Peter Singer and interviews with prominent effective altruists, the course offers both theoretical understanding and practical insights. Students will engage with real-world examples, participate in a 'Giving Game,' and reflect on how to apply effective altruism principles in their own lives. The course emphasizes critical thinking and encourages students to develop well-reasoned approaches to ethical decision-making and social impact.
Getting Started with the Course
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Poverty and Affluence
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
What is the Best Cause? How Much Ought We Do to Help Others?
Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete
Effective Altruism and Career Choice
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
The Giving Game
Module 5 · 0 Hours to complete
Why Act Ethically?
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
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Pioneering Philosopher and Advocate for Effective Altruism.
Peter Singer first gained international recognition with the publication of Animal Liberation in 1975, a foundational text in the animal rights movement. His most recent book, The Most Good You Can Do: How Effective Altruism is Changing Ideas About Living Ethically (Yale University Press, April 2015), explores the principles of effective altruism. Singer's extensive bibliography also includes influential works such as Democracy and Disobedience (1973), Practical Ethics (1979, 3rd ed. 2011), The Expanding Circle (1981, new ed. 2011), and The Life You Can Save (2009). He holds a joint appointment at Princeton University's University Center for Human Values and as Laureate Professor at the University of Melbourne, where he is affiliated with the Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics. Additionally, Singer is the founder and board chair of The Life You Can Save, a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating extreme poverty.
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