Philanthropy

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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

Andrew Carnegie

One of the most powerful and paradoxical voices in modern philanthropy is Andrew Carnegie.

Henry Clay Frick