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Babies, Bathwater, and Effective Altruism
You can’t reasonably dismiss it all
Oct 5
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Richard Y Chappell
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The Rigor-Reach Dilemma
Systemic change or high confidence? Pick one.
Oct 1
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Richard Y Chappell
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The Schmotte-and-Bailey Fallacy
Sometimes the easily defended view is the one you really want
Aug 1
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Richard Y Chappell
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Why I'm Optimistic about Moral Philosophy
Good thoughts are cheaper than good actions
Jul 31
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Richard Y Chappell
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The Train to Crazy Town
How to Ride Without Losing Your Mind
Jun 29
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Richard Y Chappell
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Abstract Benevolence as a Virtue
Better approximate your ideal self
May 20
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Richard Y Chappell
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Objections to effective altruism
A discussion with Bentham's Bulldog
May 8
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Richard Y Chappell
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Bentham's Bulldog
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1:10:46
What is Unjust Discrimination?
A systematic account
May 7
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Richard Y Chappell
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Subagents for Shrimp
... and other good causes
Dec 1, 2025
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Richard Y Chappell
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Who should direct social spending?
Individuals, Corporations, or Governments?
Nov 25, 2025
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Richard Y Chappell
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Trade-off Denialism
When, exactly, should we prioritize the arts over saving lives?
Nov 12, 2025
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Richard Y Chappell
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Moral Self-Indulgence
On Helping vs Expressing
Nov 7, 2025
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Richard Y Chappell
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