Effective altruism and the human mind : the clash between impact and intuition

Effective altruism and the human mind the clash between impact and intuition

Using recent research and empirical evidence to give quantifiable psychological explanations for why people donate vast amounts of money to charities with limited impact, known as ineffective giving, this resource unpacks the influence of misconceptions, cognitive biases, preferences for emotionally...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Schubert, Stefan (Editor), editor (editor), Caviola, Lucius, editor
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press [2024]
Edition:First edition
Series:Oxford scholarship online.
Subjects:
Altruism.
Helping behavior.
Society.
Ethics & moral philosophy.
See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009836119906719
Table of Contents:
  • Part 1: obstacles
  • The norms of giving
  • Neglecting the stakes
  • Distant causes and nearsighted feelings
  • Tough prioritizing
  • Misconceptions about effectiveness
  • Part 2: interventions
  • Information, nudging, and incentives
  • Finding the enthusiasts
  • Fundamental value change
  • Effective altruism for mortals.

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