William MacAskill

Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oxford

Oxford, UK

About William

William MacAskill is a philosopher and economist. He is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Merton College. MacAskill is known for his work on effective altruism, a philosophy that aims to maximize the positive impact of charitable giving. He has written several books, including "Doing Good Better" and has given popular TED talks on the topic. MacAskill is also a committed philanthropist, donating every dollar he earns over $30,000 each year to charities of his choosing.