Virtuous giving : philanthropy, voluntary service, and caring /
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Bloomington, Ind. :
Indiana University Press,
©1994.
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| Series: | Philanthropic studies
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| Online Access: | http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=23227 |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Giving with Care. Philosophy of Philanthropy. Scope of Philanthropy. Practices and Virtues. Caring within Communities
- 2. Virtues in Giving. Benevolence. Justice and Reciprocity. Enlightened Cherishing. Respect for Persons. Self-Direction. Moral Leadership
- 3. Responsibilities to Help. Responding to Need. Giving Something Back. Personal Callings. Professional Ideals. Discretion and Good Judgment
- 4. Respect for Autonomy. Freedom to Harm. Tyranny of Gifts. Manipulation of Givers. Exploitation of Women. Incentives to Give
- 5. Mixed Motives. Diverse Motives in Unified Lives. Results and Reasons. Psychological Egoism. Cynicism. Purity of Heart
- 6. Paradoxes of Self-Fulfillment. Self-Development and Self-Sacrifice. Freedom and Self-Surrender. Happiness and Self-Forgetfulness. Meaning and Selflessness. Ambiguity and Faith in a Life of Service.