The central argument of this chapter is that philanthropy is losing whatever transformative
potential it possessed as it moves further away from its original meaning as 'love of …

There is a broad consensus that traditional philanthropy has the potential to be
transformative and address inequalities and injustices, as well as provide relief to the poor …

Recently, Bill and Melinda Gates were in my homeland, India, meeting with the richest men
(and they are all men, so far) of the Indian elite. They were seeking to persuade Indian …

Philanthropy is a significant part of contemporary UK society that is over-exposed yet under-
conceptualised. This thesis presents new data on significant philanthropists and offers a …

During the last few decades, philanthropy has become an important and widely discussed
social phenomenon throughout the world. The term philanthropy refers to a wide range of …

Philanthropy refers to practices that aim at the mitigation of (the harmful effects of) social,
economic, or political injustice. These practices may be directed either 'toward assisting long …

In this paper Edwards argues on the role and limitations of philanthropy, especially the
domination of the ultra rich in the philanthropic field, which he argues displaces attention …

Offering an introduction to modern philanthropy with regard to the commitment and
willingness of citizens, funds, churches and businesses to contribute voluntarily to society …

The troubling ethics and politics of philanthropy Is philanthropy, by its very nature, a threat to
today's democracy? Though we may laud wealthy individuals who give away their money for …

Does charitable giving still matter but need to change? Philanthropy, the use of private
assets for public good, has been much criticised in recent years. Do elite philanthropists …