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According to philosopher Meghan Sullivan, effective altruism may overlook the moral importance of seeing others as individuals. She explains how love should guide how we care for both present and future humans.

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Philosopher Meghan Sullivan is asking to rethink how we give to others. Instead of relying solely on logic and efficiency, she argues for a love ethic rooted in emotional connection, moral character, and deep respect for human dignity.

Giving, she says, shouldn't be reduced to numbers and outcomes but should reflect genuine care for both present and future people. Even those we haven’t met (especially including future generations) deserve to be seen as individuals with value and potential. In a world that often prizes calculation, Sullivan reminds us that love might be the most ethical response of all.

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