Harvard Undergraduate Effective Altruism
What if EA has more in common with deontology than it first appears?
SourceVerified
Stated by an official Harvard or club source, recently observed.
- Observed Sep 30, 2026
“What if EA has more in common with deontology than it first appears?”
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- Club websiteHarvard Undergraduate Effective AltruismObserved Sep 30, 2026
“Founded in 2014, Harvard Undergraduate Effective Altruism is committed to tackle the world's most pressing challenges building a community at Harvard dedicated to doing good better.”
- Club websiteHarvard Undergraduate Effective AltruismObserved Sep 30, 2026
“By building a community at Harvard dedicated to doing good better.”
How to join
Application, Open membershipVerified
Stated by an official Harvard or club source, recently observed.
- Observed Sep 30, 2026
“Fellowship applications open in January for Spring and will re-open in September for Fall cohorts.”
No recruiting cycle on record. Deadlines appear here once we find a source for them.
Selectivity
Unknown. This club has a selective process, but we haven't found published applicant or admit numbers. We don't estimate acceptance rates without them.
About
At first glance, Effective Altruism (EA) seems inseparable from utilitarianism—a consequentialist philosophy pioneered by Bentham that emphasizes maximizing overall well-being. By contrast, deontology, a moral ethics associated with Kant, argues that some actions are inherently wrong, regardless of their outcomes — in other words, ends don’t always justify means. A 2017 EA survey revealed that over half of respondents leaned towards utilitarianism, 12% endorsed other forms of consequentialism, while less than 4% identified with deontology. Benjamin Todd, in 2020, even felt compelled to debunk the common misconception that EA is synonymous with utilitarianism.
SourceVerified
Stated by an official Harvard or club source, recently observed.
- Observed Sep 30, 2026
“At first glance, Effective Altruism (EA) seems inseparable from utilitarianism—a consequentialist philosophy pioneered by Bentham that emphasizes maximizing overall well-being. By contrast, deontology, a moral ethics ass…”
Other versions
- Observed Sep 30, 2026
““The challenge for us is this: How can we ensure that, when we try to help others, we do so as effectively as possible?” — William MacAskill”
- Club websiteHarvard Undergraduate Effective AltruismObserved Sep 30, 2026
“Our theory of change centers on expanding the pipeline of individuals prepared to address the world’s most pressing challenges. We aim to equip students, both in thought and in practice, to engage with these issues begin…”
Mission
Our theory of change centers on expanding the pipeline of individuals prepared to address the world’s most pressing challenges. We aim to equip students, both in thought and in practice, to engage with these issues beginning at the undergraduate level.
SourceVerified
Stated by an official Harvard or club source, recently observed.
- Club websiteHarvard Undergraduate Effective AltruismObserved Sep 30, 2026
“Our theory of change centers on expanding the pipeline of individuals prepared to address the world’s most pressing challenges. We aim to equip students, both in thought and in practice, to engage with these issues begin…”
Activities
Seven-week intro fellowship, Career Pathways Fellowship, Impact Research Initiative, Weekly themed dinners, Speaker events, Weekend retreats, Travel to conferences, Bi-weekly socials, Summer Intro Fellowship for incoming admitsVerified
Stated by an official Harvard or club source, recently observed.
- Observed Sep 30, 2026
“Every semester, we select a group of students to join us for a seven-week fellowship.”
Links
- Get Involvedharvardundergradea.org/joinOfficial
- Emailharvardea@gmail.comOfficial
- Emailharvard@eahub.orgOfficial
- Facebook@harvardeaOfficial
- Instagram@harvardcollegeeaOfficial
- Join our Mailing listforms.gle/dkS3zxNPsmPV7ugw6Official
- Websiteharvardundergradea.orgOfficial
- YouTube@harvardeffectivealtruism8608Official
Sources & freshness
Profile rebuilt| Source | Type | Facts | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overview — Harvard Undergraduate Effective Altruism | Club website | 1 | |
| Contact — Harvard Undergraduate Effective Altruism | Club website | 1 | |
| Harvard Undergraduate Effective Altruism | Club website | 13 | |
| Maksens Djabali: What About Deontology? Ethics of Social Belonging and Conformity in Effective Altruism — Harvard Undergraduate Effective Altruism | Club website | 2 | |
| About HUEA — Harvard Undergraduate Effective Altruism | Club website | 1 | |
| Overview — Harvard Undergraduate Effective Altruism | Club website | 12 |
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