William MacAskill
What We Owe The Future: A Million-Year View
What We Owe The Future: A Million-Year View
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William MacAskill's book "What We Owe The Future" argues that positively influencing the distant future is a moral priority and that we can ensure civilization would rebound if it collapsed, cultivate value pluralism, and prepare for a planet where the most sophisticated beings are digital. It is an inspiring and realistic book on ethical living.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 368 pages
Publication date: 07 September 2023
Publisher: Oneworld Publications
The challenges we face are indeed enormous, but there is still hope for a positive future for our planet and its inhabitants. In his book "What We Owe The Future," philosopher William MacAskill makes a compelling case for longtermism, the belief that positively influencing the distant future is a moral priority of our time. It goes beyond mitigating climate change or preventing the next pandemic. We must strive to ensure that civilization would survive if it collapsed, promote value pluralism, and prepare for a world where digital beings outnumber humans.
Unapologetically optimistic and yet grounded in realism, this book is a remarkable achievement. It offers a vision of a better world and provides practical steps toward achieving it. Author Oliver Burkeman, in his review for the Guardian, describes it as "a monumental event." Rutger Bregman, the author of "Humankind," praises it as "a book of great daring, clarity, insight, and imagination." He commends MacAskill for being simultaneously realistic and optimistic, while also maintaining a readable and engaging style.
Stephen Fry, another renowned figure, also praises the book, calling it a "miracle." He applauds MacAskill for his ability to be both realistic and optimistic, and for producing a work that is both readable and inspiring.
In conclusion, "What We Owe The Future" is a thought-provoking and inspiring book that presents a compelling case for longtermism and offers a roadmap for a better future. It encourages us to think beyond our immediate concerns and to work towards a world that is more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable. Whether you are a philosopher, policymaker, or simply someone interested in the future of our planet, this book is a must-read.
Weight: 318g
Dimension: 196 x 129 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780861546138
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