The ethics of giving : philosophers' perspectives on philanthropy /

Philanthropy and charitable giving support the lives of both people and institutions. Individuals express their values by where they give and how much. Yet recent philosophers have written little about the subject, aside from Peter Singer and other advocates of effective altruism, who are mostly (bu...

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Philosophers' perspectives on philanthropy
1. Verfasser:
Woodruff, Paul
Weitere Verfasser:
Woodruff, Paul (HerausgeberIn)
Format:
Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht:
New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2018.
Zusammenfassung:
Philanthropy and charitable giving support the lives of both people and institutions. Individuals express their values by where they give and how much. Yet recent philosophers have written little about the subject, aside from Peter Singer and other advocates of effective altruism, who are mostly (but not universally) consequentialist utilitarians. We have a need, therefore, to examine theories of the ethics of giving from a wider range of theories, including theories based on Kant, intuitionism, virtue theory, integrity, and justice. The ethical theory that individuals hold makes a significant difference to their practices in giving. This volume contains essays by philosophers who are, in most cases, publishing on the topic for the first time.
Umfang:
1 online resource (x, 224 pages) : illustrations
Anmerkungen:
Previously issued in print: 2018.
Bibliografie:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
0-19-064889-9
0-19-064890-2
0-19-064888-0
Schlagworte:
Charities > Philosophy.
Humanitarianism > Philosophy.
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