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Effective altruism examined

Effective altruism applies rigorous reasoning to the question of how to do the most good with limited resources — a project that reason finds largely admirable in its aims and genuinely mixed in its execution. The framework is useful where impact is measurable and the causal chain is short; it struggles where human dignity, relational obligation, and the limits of quantification are most relevant. Take the tools; interrogate the ideology.

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Autonomy as Outcome, Not Mere InputDignity-Centered Problem DefinitionEconomic Justice Beyond Utility MaximizationHistorical Reasoning About Systemic HarmMoney as Moral Medium, Not Mere ToolParticipatory Reason in Cause SelectionReason Against Self-Deception in Impact ClaimsReason as Foundation for Just GivingReciprocal Learning and Mutual TransformationThe Dignity Constraint on Impact Metrics