philanthropyfɪˈlæn θrə pi
philanthropy (n)
- plural
- philanthropies
English Definitions:
philanthropy, philanthropic gift (noun)
voluntary promotion of human welfare
philanthropy (Noun)
Benevolent altruism with the intention of increasing the well-being of mankind, especially by charitable giving
philanthropy (Noun)
A philanthropic act
philanthropy (Noun)
A charitable foundation
Philanthropy
Philanthropy etymologically means "pretty" in the sense of caring for, nourishing, developing, and enhancing "what it is to be human" on both the benefactors' and beneficiaries' parts. The most conventional modern definition is "private initiatives, for public good, focusing on quality of life". The word was first coined as an adjective, by Aeschylus in Prometheus Bound, to describe Prometheus' character as "humanity loving", for having given to the earliest proto-humans, who had no culture, fire and "blind hope". Together, they would be used to improve the human condition, to save mankind from destruction. Thus humans were distinguished from all other animals by civilization the power to complete their own creation through education and culture, expressed in good works benefitting others. The Greek word for a philanthropic culture was paideia. The first use of the noun form philanthrôpía came shortly thereafter in the early Platonic dialogue Euthyphro, where Socrates is reported to have said that his "pouring out" of his thoughts freely to his listeners was his philanthrôpía. The Philosophical Dictionary of the Platonic Academy defined philanthrôpía as "A state of well educated habits stemming from love of humanity. A state of being productive of benefit to humans. A state of grace. Mindfulness together with good works." In the first century BC, both paideia and philanthrôpía were translated into Latin by the single word humanitas which was also understood to be the core of liberal education studia humanitatis, the studies of humanity, or simply "the humanities". In the second century AD, Plutarch used the concept of philanthrôpía to describe superior human beings. This Classically synonymous troika, of philanthropy, the humanities, and liberal education, declined with the Fall of Rome, during the Middle Ages philanthrôpía was superseded by caritas charity, selfless love, valued for salvation. The Classical notion was revived with the Renaissance, and flourished through the 18th century as a central secular value of the Enlightenment, in this spirit it was cited by Alexander Hamilton "This will add the inducements of philanthropy to those of patriotism...." in the opening paragraph of the First Federalist Paper, as a rationale for ratifying our Constitution.
Philanthropy
Philanthropy is a form of altruism that consists of "private initiatives, for the public good, focusing on quality of life". Philanthropy contrasts with business initiatives, which are private initiatives for private good, focusing on material gain; and with government endeavors, which are public initiatives for public good, notably focusing on provision of public services. A person who practices philanthropy is a philanthropist.
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