The Responsibilities of Wealth

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In sum, this volume is a thoughtful exploration of both the pastand the future of philanthropic theory. Recommended highly... " -- LibraryJournal " Together, these thoughtful essays convey both thescope and complexity of the moral, philosophical, and practical issues surroundingthe sources, methods, and consequences of philanthropy." -- The Journal ofAmerican History Andrew Carnegie enjoined his fellow millionaires"to help those who will help themselves." Do the rich of today haveresponsibilities toward society in the use of their wealth for the public good?Commentators from Carnegie to some of our leading scholars of philanthropy explorethat question. Topics include the "ethics of responsibility, " liberal andcorporate philanthropy, the contrast between Jane Addams's and Carnegie's views ofthe responsibilities of wealth, and the religious roots of philanthropy.

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