FILANTROPIA JAKO WSPÓŁCZESNE NARZĘDZIE SPEKULACJI
Philanthropy as a Modern-Day Tool of Speculation
Author(s): Agnieszka Dragan-PawlusiakSubject(s): History of Philosophy, Philosophical Traditions, Social Philosophy, Special Branches of Philosophy
Published by: Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II - Instytut Jana Pawła II, Wydział Filozofii
Keywords: philanthropy; pathologies of philanthropy; foundations; profiteering
Summary/Abstract: Despite the fact that the media continually report on natural disasters, homelessness, poverty, insufficient medical care and education, on malnutrition (predominantly affecting children), social marginalization, gender inequality, epidemics, destruction of the natural environment and depletion of animal species, on the attitudes of non-compliance with the rule of law, migration crises and a growing crime rate, efforts to provide material help to the needy are intense and frequently accomplished through philanthropic activities, which are, not infrequently, a source of income for those who sponsor them. Unfortunately, modern-day models of philanthropy are conducive to evil dealings, such as a combination of help or support provision with a promotion of certain policies (e.g. educational, information, cultural, migration, and demographic), or even with the procedure of provoking domestic crises in independent states. The support provided through financial means turns out a socially ambivalent tool.
Journal: Ethos. Kwartalnik Instytutu Jana Pawła II KUL
- Issue Year: 31/2018
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 190-202
- Page Count: 13
- Language: Polish
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