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The ethics of giving : philosophers' perspectives on philanthropy /

In giving to charity, should we strive to do the greatest good or promote a lesser good? This is a unique collection of new papers on philanthropy from a range of philosophical perspectives, including intuitionism, virtue ethics, Kantian ethics, utilitarianism, theories of justice, and ideals of per...

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Other Authors: Woodruff, Paul, 1943-2023 (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2018.
Subjects:
Charities > Philosophy.
Humanitarianism > Philosophy.
Dons de charité > Philosophie.
BUSINESS & ECONOMICS > Business Ethics.
Charities > Philosophy
Humanitarianism > Philosophy
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:In giving to charity, should we strive to do the greatest good or promote a lesser good? This is a unique collection of new papers on philanthropy from a range of philosophical perspectives, including intuitionism, virtue ethics, Kantian ethics, utilitarianism, theories of justice, and ideals of personal integrity.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780190648886
0190648880
9780190648909
0190648902