Will MacAskill

Author; Associate professor philosophy, University of Oxford

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Oxford University philosopher Will MacAskill argues that we can have a profoundly positive effect on the future of humanity.

What do we owe the future? One philosopher has a plan

Oxford University philosopher Will MacAskill argues that we can have a profoundly positive effect on the future of humanity.

from Life Examined

Oxford University philosopher Will MacAskill argues that we can have a profoundly positive effect on the future of humanity.

What do we owe the future? One philosopher has a plan

Oxford University philosopher Will MacAskill argues that we can have a profoundly positive effect on the future of humanity.

from Life Examined

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