In Defence Of Philanthropy With Dr. Beth Breeze

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It is widely acknowledged that philanthropy has played a critical role in both developed and developing societies. However, today philanthropic acts or so-called “do-gooders” are being criticized, mocked, and even attacked by journalists and academics. Where are all these criticisms coming from? And what is the truth about philanthropy’s intentions? Together with Dr. Beth Breeze, this episode examines the validity of criticism against philanthropy and discusses the subject’s real purposes and contributions to society. Dr. Beth Breeze is the Director of the Centre for Philanthropy and a reader in Social Policy at the University of Kent. Join us in addressing the critics and taking an honest look at philanthropy’s role in society!

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It is widely acknowledged that philanthropy has played a critical role in both developed and developing societies. However, today philanthropic acts or so-called “do-gooders” are being criticized, mocked, and even attacked by journalists and academics. Where are all these criticisms coming from? And what is the truth about philanthropy’s intentions? Together with Dr. Beth Breeze, this episode examines the validity of criticism against philanthropy and discusses the subject’s real purposes and contributions to society. Dr. Beth Breeze is the Director of the Centre for Philanthropy and a reader in Social Policy at the University of Kent. Join us in addressing the critics and taking an honest look at philanthropy’s role in society!

2023-01-18 34 min
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