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The tyranny of generosity : why philanthropy corrupts our politics and how we can fix it /

'The Tyranny of Generosity' investigates what democracy demands from philanthropic giving and the policies that structure it. Drawing on political philosophy but addressed to a wide audience, it sheds new light on how philanthropy can both frustrate and facilitate democratic ideals. The au...

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Main Author:	Lechterman, Theodore M. (Author)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	New York, NY : Oxford University Press, [2022]
Subjects:	Charities > Philosophy. Charities > Political aspects. Charities > Moral and ethical aspects. Wealth > Political aspects. Wealth > Moral and ethical aspects. Political corruption. Richesse > Aspect politique. Richesse > Aspect moral. Corruption (Politique) Dons de charité > Aspect politique. Dons de charité > Aspect moral. Dons de charité > Philosophie. Charities > Philosophy Charities > Political aspects Electronic books.
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