Thanks for posting this! I think it is often really useful to look at previous historical movements to learn lessons and contextualise modern concerns.
I really enjoyed that review, and found two potential further similarities between the Fabians and EA. Firstly, the Fabians had a number of strategies to have an impact. Those mentioned in the review include pamphleting, running political campaigns and even setting up universities. Secondly, the Fabians are said to have been a politically diverse group, or a ‘big tent’. I think that at its best, EA can learn from a variety of different traditions to try to find the most effective ways to do good.
Thanks for posting this! I think it is often really useful to look at previous historical movements to learn lessons and contextualise modern concerns.
I really enjoyed that review, and found two potential further similarities between the Fabians and EA. Firstly, the Fabians had a number of strategies to have an impact. Those mentioned in the review include pamphleting, running political campaigns and even setting up universities. Secondly, the Fabians are said to have been a politically diverse group, or a ‘big tent’. I think that at its best, EA can learn from a variety of different traditions to try to find the most effective ways to do good.