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Every book Jack Lewars recommended on podcasts

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  • Jack Lewars has recommended or discussed 3 books on podcasts, as of March 18, 2024.
  • Jack Lewars has talked about books on 1 podcast, as of March 18, 2024.
  • Those books came up in 1 episode, as of March 18, 2024.
  • The 3 books Jack Lewars has mentioned in the most episodes, as of March 18, 2024: Doing Good Better, The life you can save and Practical ethics.
  • The latest episode with a book mention from Jack Lewars aired on March 18, 2024.

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Guest on ChooseFI · 3 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Jack Lewars appeared on the ChooseFI podcast discussing the principles of effective giving and philanthropy. During the episode, Jack Lewars recommended reading The Life You Can Save by Peter Singer as a great entry point into the world of effective giving. In addition, Jack Lewars recommended Doing Good Better by William MacAskill, noting that both books served as excellent entry points and played a significant part in his and Rebecca's journey into effective giving. Furthermore, Jack Lewars mentioned reading Practical Ethics by Peter Singer in his youth, explaining that the book was written more for people studying philosophy at university and was a bit more dense, although the effect was similar in influencing his views. Through these discussions, Jack Lewars highlighted literature that encourages thoughtful charitable contributions and deep ethical consideration regarding how individuals can maximize their positive impact on the world around them.

Books Jack Lewars recommended or discussed

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  1. Doing Good Better

    William MacAskill · Recommended · 1 episode

    Doing Good Better by William MacAskill is an introduction to effective altruism, exploring how individuals can use reasoning and evidence to maximize the positive impact of their charitable giving.

    Recommended
    “so a really easy action is to go and read the life you can save by Peter Singer or doing good better by Will MCC CasCal which are both excellent entry points to this world and were a big part of Rebecca and my journey into effective giving”
    ChooseFI Effective Giving for the FI Community | Rebecca Herbst & Jack Lewars 2024-03-18 Listen at 1:07:40
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  2. The life you can save

    Peter Singer · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Life You Can Save: How to Play Your Part in Ending World Poverty by Peter Singer is a foundational work of moral philosophy and effective altruism that argues affluent individuals have an ethical obligation to alleviate extreme global suffering.

    Recommended
    “so a really easy action is to go and read the life you can save by Peter Singer or doing good better by Will MCC CasCal which are both excellent entry points to this world and were a big part of Rebecca and my journey into effective giving”
    ChooseFI Effective Giving for the FI Community | Rebecca Herbst & Jack Lewars 2024-03-18 Listen at 1:07:40
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

  3. Practical ethics

    Peter Singer · Discussed · 1 episode

    Practical ethics by Peter Singer is a prominent philosophy book that addresses applied ethical issues, including the definition of equality, the moral status of animals, and complex dilemmas surrounding life and death.

    Discussed
    “I actually read a book called practical ethics which is more written for people studying philosophy at University and is a bit more dense but the effect would be the same although it's worth saying”
    ChooseFI Effective Giving for the FI Community | Rebecca Herbst & Jack Lewars 2024-03-18 Listen at 4:03
    Where to get it
    Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Effective Giving for the FI Community | Rebecca Herbst & Jack LewarsChooseFI2024-03-183