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In everyday usage, the term philanthropy often refers to [[fundraising]] and [[foundation]]s | |||
==Andrew Carnegie== | ==Andrew Carnegie== | ||
One of the most powerful and paradoxical voices in modern philanthropy is Andrew Carnegie. | One of the most powerful and paradoxical voices in modern philanthropy is Andrew Carnegie. | ||
==Henry Clay Frick== | ==Henry Clay Frick== | ||
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Philanthropy has several, related meanings. In the broadest sense it is action for the love (or good) of humankind. In a more narrow, instrumental sense, it can also refer to [financial foundations] and [fundraising] both of which are summed up with the phrase "private action for the public good".
Philanthropy in Ancient Greece
Medieval Philanthropy
Modern Philanthropy
In everyday usage, the term philanthropy often refers to fundraising and foundations
Andrew Carnegie
One of the most powerful and paradoxical voices in modern philanthropy is Andrew Carnegie.