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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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Bibliographic Details
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.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Looking the gift horse in the mouth
  • Of sovereignty and saints
  • A farewell to alms
  • Donation and deliberation
  • In usufruct to the living
  • The effective altruist's political problem
  • Milton Friedman's corporate misanthropy
  • Overthrowing the tyranny of generosity
  • Notes
  • Bibliography
  • Index.