Description
In this influential work of practical ethics, the author asks a deceptively simple question: if we can prevent suffering and death at little cost to ourselves, what responsibility do we bear to act? Drawing on moral philosophy, compelling real-world examples, and case studies of charitable giving, the book argues that affluent individuals can make a profound difference in the lives of people facing extreme poverty by directing their resources toward highly effective aid. Both a challenging manifesto and a practical guide, it examines the psychology of giving, confronts common excuses for inaction, and offers a hopeful vision of compassion grounded in evidence and measurable impact.
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ebook
Random House Publishing Group
Published Jan 1, 2009
225 pages
ISBN: 9781588367792
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First Published
2009
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Life You Can Save by Peter Singer.