My name is Jacob Bowden and this is my blog for the exploration of ideas in Ethics and Effective Altruism. I am a recent graduate in Philosophy from the University of Cambridge. Find my LinkedIn here.

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The Bearing of Difficult Metaphysical Questions Upon the Assessment of Certain Risks

November 18, 2023 | May 11, 2025

Is Democracy the Best System of Government?

March 11, 2024 | January 9, 2025

Can no-platforming be compatible with the principle of liberty?

March 12, 2024 | March 12, 2024

A Deontological Justification for Pursuing the Mitigation of Existential Risks

March 13, 2024 | March 13, 2024

Ought We to Be Doing More Than We Are?

November 27, 2024 | May 11, 2025

The Political Philosophy of Sexual Violence Court Cases

March 24, 2025 | March 24, 2025

Marx’s Needs Principle

March 24, 2025 | March 24, 2025

Psychological Difficulty and the Demands of Beneficence

May 11, 2025 | May 11, 2025


@Jacob | Started: June 3, 2024 | Last updated: September 2, 2025