A number of scholars have argued that we should pay closer attention to the role that
philanthropy plays in shaping our societies. Philanthropic foundations are inherently …

What kinds of elite influence count as undemocratic? Ongoing debates in American political
science have called attention to the ability of the self-interested rich to convert money into …

Philanthropy is everywhere. In 2013, in the United States alone, some $330 billion was
recorded in giving, from large donations by the wealthy all the way down to informal giving …

There are obvious reasons for democrats to admire, appreciate, and respect the work of
philanthropists. They commit their private resources, which they could use for personal …

Philanthropy is everywhere. In 2013, in the United States alone, some $330 billion was
recorded in giving, from large donations by the wealthy all the way down to informal giving …

A thought-provoking challenge to our ideas about philanthropy, marking it as a deeply
political activity that allows the wealthy to dictate more than we think. Philanthropy plays a …

Here is a contemporary social paradox: Modern liberal democracy rests upon a platform of a
pluralistic civil society. Philanthropy, by providing vital resources, is an essential feature of …

Philanthropy is often considered an unproblematic way for individuals (and especially the
rich) to benefit recipients and society by" giving their money away." But philanthropy also …

The practice of philanthropy, which releases private property for public purposes, represents
in many ways the best angels of our nature. But this practice's noteworthy virtues often …

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 …