Thomas Pogge

Thomas Pogge is a TED speaker who has written 3 quality-verified books, paired here with their talk.

Originally from Germany, Thomas Pogge received a PhD in philosophy from Harvard in 1983. Since then, he has taught philosophy, political science, and ethics at universities around the world. His 2002 book, World Poverty and Human Rights, offers proposals on how to achieve global economic equality. In 2008, he co-authored The Health Impact Fund, which lays out the plan to make life-saving medicines accessible for everyone. He is currently Leitner Professor of Philosophy and International Affairs at Yale.

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What books has Thomas Pogge written?

Thomas Pogge has written 3 books in the Books Worth Reading catalogue: "POVERTY AND SOCIAL DEPRIVATION IN THE MEDITERRANEAN: TRENDS, POLICIES AND...; ED. BY MARIA PETMESIDOU", "Giving Well", "Incentives For Global Public Health Patent Law And Access To Essential Medicines". Each is quality-verified and paired with their TED talk.

What does Thomas Pogge write about?

Thomas Pogge's books on Books Worth Reading cover Society & Culture, Philosophy & Religion, Health & Wellness.

What is Thomas Pogge known for?

Thomas Pogge has established himself as a distinctive voice in global justice and applied ethics by translating philosophical principles into concrete policy solutions for humanity's most pressing problems. Drawing on his training in philosophy and his experience teaching across multiple disciplines...

What is Thomas Pogge's TED talk?

Thomas Pogge's TED talk is "Medicine for the 99 percent" (2011). It is paired with their books on Books Worth Reading.