More to explore on 'Radical empathy'

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The Expanding Circle pg. 111-124 ‘Expanding the Circle of Ethics’ section (20 mins.)The Narrowing Circle (see here for summary and discussion) - An argument that the “expanding circle” historical thesis ignores all instances in which modern ethics narrowed the set of beings to be morally regarded, often backing its exclusion by asserting their non-existence, and thus assumes its conclusion. (30 mins.)Our descendants will probably see us as moral monsters. What should we do about that? - 80,000 Hours - A conversation with Professor Will MacAskill. (Podcast - 1 hour 50 mins.)The Possibility of an Ongoing Moral Catastrophe (full text of the required article, 30 mins.).