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Every book Jack Lewars recommended on podcasts

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 recommended by Jack Lewars

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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
    Amazon Audible

  2. The life you can save

    Peter Singer · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Life You Can Save by Peter Singer is an influential work on effective altruism that challenges readers to reconsider their ethical obligations toward alleviating extreme global poverty.

    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
    Amazon Audible

  3. Practical ethics

    Peter Singer · Discussed · 1 episode

    Practical Ethics by Peter Singer is an influential philosophical text that explores complex moral dilemmas regarding equality, animal rights, abortion, euthanasia, and the obligations of individuals to help those in extreme poverty.

    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
    Amazon Audible

Appearances

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