Search results
William David MacAskill (né Crouch; born 24 March 1987) is a Scottish philosopher and author, as well as one of the originators of the effective altruism movement.
Learn about William MacAskill, a philosopher at Oxford who studies moral uncertainty, utilitarianism, and existential risks. He is the author of Doing Good Better and What We Owe The Future, and the cofounder of several effective altruism organizations.
Will MacAskill is an Associate Professor in Philosophy and Research Fellow at the Global Priorities Institute, Oxford. He is also the co-founder of several effective altruism organizations and the author of Doing Good Better.
Aug 8, 2022 · William MacAskill’s movement set out to help the global poor. Now his followers fret about runaway A.I. Gideon Lewis-Kraus writes about whether they have seen the threats clearly,...
William MacAskill. Associate Professor of Philosophy, University of Oxford. Verified email at philosophy.ox.ac.uk - Homepage. Decision Theory Applied Ethics.
author of Freakonomics. "A data nerd after my own heart." Bill Gates. A new book about how to really make a difference, from a rising star and co-founder of the effective altruism movement. ORDER THE BOOK: All author profits will be donated to the world's most effective charities. Amazon | Indigo | Barnes & Noble | The Guardian.
Will MacAskill is a moral philosopher, writer and cofounder of the effective altruism movement, which aims to do the most good possible. He is an associate professor at Oxford University and a trustee of the Centre for Effective Altruism.
