Philosophers have neglected philanthropy, dealing with it piecemeal or to illustrate abstract moral principles. Writing for the general reader, Mike W. Martin explores the philosophic basis of virtuous giving. After developing a unifying conception of philanthropy, Martin investigates a number of important questions: Does philanthropy express certain virtues? If so, what is their role? Is there a responsibility to engage in philanthropic activity? Do motives matter? How might philanthropy make a contribution to self-fulfillment? Martin's book will be welcome reading for anyone who has pondered what caring and giving mean for a good society.
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978-0-253-33677-4 (9780253336774)
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Preface Acknowledgments 1. Giving With Care Philosophy of Philanthropy Scope of Philanthropy Practices and Virtues Caring within Communities 2. Virtues in Giving Benevolence Justice and Reciptrcity Enlightened Cherishing Respect for Persons Self-Direction Moral Leadership 3. Responsibilities to Help Responding to Need Giving Something Back Personal Callings Professional Ideals Discretion and Good Judgement 4. Respect for Automony Freedom to Harm Tyranny of Gifts Manipulation of Givers Explotation of Women Incentives to Give 5. Mixed Motives Diverse Motives in Unified Lives Results and Reasons Psychological Egoism Cynicism Purity of Heart 6. Paradoxes of Self-Fulfillment Self-Development and Self-Sacrifice Freedom and Self-Surrender Happiness and Self-Forgetfullness Meaning and Seflessness Ambiguity and Faith in a Life of Service Notes Bibliography Index
