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Doing Good Better by William MacAskill shows how we can make a greater impact by using reason and evidence to guide our charitable giving and social activism. It provides a practical guide to maximizing our positive impact on the world.

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    What is Doing Good Better about?

    Doing Good Better (2015) is a guide to making the largest positive impact possible through charitable donations. In examining many of the popular misconceptions about effective giving, this book gives you all the tools you need to truly make a difference.

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    Doing Good Better (2015) is a thought-provoking book that challenges the way we think about making a positive impact in the world. Here's why this book is worth reading:

    • With logical reasoning and data-driven analysis, it guides readers to maximize their efforts in doing good, empowering them to make a real and measurable difference.
    • By combining moral philosophy with practical examples, the book provides actionable strategies that individuals and organizations can apply to address pressing social and environmental problems.
    • Its refreshing perspective on effective altruism and philanthropy makes the book not only informative but also inspiring, showing us how we can have a greater impact through rational decision-making.

    Who should read Doing Good Better?

    • Charity donors who would like to know how to give more effectively
    • Potential donors confused about where to begin
    • Anyone trying to figure out the career path that will make the biggest difference

    About the Author

    William MacAskill is an associate professor in Philosophy at the University of Oxford as well as the co-founder of the charities Giving What We Can and 80,000. His organizations have been featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, on NPR, TED and numerous other media outlets.

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    What is the main message of Doing Good Better?

    Doing Good Better presents a systematic approach to maximizing our impact on the world.

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    Is Doing Good Better a good book? Is it worth reading?

    Doing Good Better is worth reading for its practical insights on effective altruism and making a positive difference.

    Who is the author of Doing Good Better?

    The author of Doing Good Better is William MacAskill.