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What We Owe the Future Hardcover William MacAskill

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A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Publication Name
Basic Books
ISBN
9781541618626

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Basic Books
ISBN-10
1541618629
ISBN-13
9781541618626
eBay Product ID (ePID)
3057260608

Product Key Features

Book Title
What We Owe the Future
Number of Pages
352 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Civilization, Ethics & Moral Philosophy, Future Studies, General, Good & Evil, Movements / Utilitarianism
Publication Year
2022
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Philosophy, Social Science, History
Author
William Macaskill
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.4 in
Item Weight
19.6 Oz
Item Length
9.7 in
Item Width
6.4 in

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Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2023-300144
Reviews
" What We Owe the Future is an intellectually thrilling exploration of moral philosophy and human history in the hands of a very skilled thinker and clear writer... Thought provoking."-- Charter, "This is a book of great daring, clarity, insight and imagination . To be simultaneously so realistic and so optimistic, and always so damned readable ... that is a miracle for which MacAskill should be greatly applauded." -- Stephen Fry, actor, "Unapologetically optimistic and bracingly realistic, this is the most inspiring book on 'ethical living' I've ever read."-- The Guardian (UK)
Synopsis
An Instant New York Times Bestseller "This book will change your sense of how grand the sweep of human history could be, where you fit into it, and how much you could do to change it for the better. It's as simple, and as ambitious, as that." --Ezra Klein An Oxford philosopher makes the case for "longtermism" -- that positively influencing the long-term future is a key moral priority of our time. The fate of the world is in our hands. Humanity's written history spans only five thousand years. Our yet-unwritten future could last for millions more -- or it could end tomorrow. Astonishing numbers of people could lead lives of great happiness or unimaginable suffering, or never live at all, depending on what we choose to do today. In What We Owe The Future , philosopher William MacAskill argues for longtermism, that idea that positively influencing the distant future is a key moral priority of our time. From this perspective, it's not enough to reverse climate change or avert the next pandemic. We must ensure that civilization would rebound if it collapsed; counter the end of moral progress; and prepare for a planet where the smartest beings are digital, not human. If we make wise choices today, our grandchildren's grandchildren will thrive, knowing we did everything we could to give them a world full of justice, hope and beauty.
LC Classification Number
BJ1474.M33 2022

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