“Announcing The Moral Circle: Who Matters, What Matters, and Why” by jeffsebo

Hi all, just a short post to let you know that my next book, The Moral Circle: Who Matters, What Matters, and Why, is now available for preorder! This is the publisher's description: "Today, human exceptionalism is the norm. Despite occasional nods to animal welfare, we focus on humanity, often neglecting the welfare of a vast number of beings. In The Moral Circle, philosopher Jeff Sebo challenges us to include all potentially significant beings in our moral community, with transformative implications for our lives and societies. As the dominant species, humanity must ask: which nonhumans matter, how much do they matter, and what do we owe them in a world reshaped by human activity and technology? The Moral Circle explores provocative case studies, such as lawsuits over captive elephants and debates over factory-farmed insects, and compels us to consider future ethical quandaries, such as whether to send microbes to [...] --- First published: June 25th, 2024 Source: https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/KirBKwNHeujEwAmQZ/announcing-the-moral-circle-who-matters-what-matters-and-why --- Narrated by TYPE III AUDIO.