Virtuous giving: philanthropy, voluntary service, and caring
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 im...
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Bloomington u.a.
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1994
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| Summary: | 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 |
| Physical Description: | XI, 224 S. |
| ISBN: | 0253336775 |
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Contents
Preface ix
Acknowledgments xiii
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Giving with Care /
Philosophy of Philanthropy 2
Scope of Philanthropy 7
Practices and Virtues 14
Caring within Communities 22
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Virtues in Giving 29
Benevolence 31
Justice and Reciprocity #
Enlightened Cherishing 39
Respect for Persons 45
Self Direction 49
Moral Leadership S7
3
Responsibilities to Help 62
Responding to Need 63
Giving Something Back 69
Personal Callings 73
Professional Ideals 80
Discretion and Good Judgment 8s
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Respect for Autonomy 94
Freedom to Harm 9\$
Tyranny of Gifts 97
Manipulation of Givers 10}
Exploitation of Women no
Incentives to Give us
vii
viii Contents
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Mixed Motives 123
Diverse Motives in Unified Lives 123
Results and Reasons 128
Psychological Egoism 132
Cynicism 139
Purity of Heart 144
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Paradoxes of Self Fulfillment 151
Self Development and Self Sacrifice #2
Freedom and Self Surrender 156
Happiness and Self Forgetfulness 161
Meaning and Selflessness 165
Ambiguity and Faith in a Life of Service 169
Notes 173
Bibliography 199
Index 219 |
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