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By Rhodri Davies
The podcast currently has 5 episodes available.
In this episode I talk to Dan Corry, Chief Executive of NPC - a UK think tank and consultancy for the social sector. We discuss NPC's "Rethink, Rebuild" project, and how the pandemic might reshape philanthropy and civil society. Including:
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In this very much feature length (!) episode we explore the philosophy of philanthropy. We take a look at some of the key philosophical questions about giving that have been tackled by great thinkers through the ages, and ask how they can inform our thinking about philanthropy today. Including:
-Is altruism or egoism the basis of human nature?
-What is the nature of property?
-Why should we give?
-Is giving a choice or a duty?
-How does charity relate to justice?
-What should we give to?
-How should we give?
-Are perpetual endowments justifiable?
-What is the role of philanthropy in a democracy?
-Why has Effective Altruism become so influential, and should we be concerned?
-Do we need to wider philosophical perspectives on philanthropy?
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In this episode we talk to Lucy Bernholz, Director of the Digital Civil Society Lab at Stanford University's Center on Philanthropy & Civil Society, about her new book How We Give Now: A Philanthropic Guide for the Rest of Us. In a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation, Rhodri and Lucy discuss many issues relating to themes in the book, including:
The expanding "Giving Space"
Platforms and online giving
Data donation
Mutual Aid & Movements
Political giving:
Policy:
Elite philanthropy & mass giving
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Welcome to episode 1 of Philanthropisms! This is the podcast where we put philanthropy in context. Through conversations with expert guests and deep dives into topics, host Rhodri Davies explores giving throughout history, the key trends shaping generosity around the world today and what the future might hold for philanthropy.
In this episode we’re going right back to first principles to ask the question “what is philanthropy and why should you care?” To answer that we will take a whistle-stop tour through more than 2,000 years of history, explore the ways in which philanthropy has been defined by comparison to other concepts, and find out about some of the key debates shaping philanthropy today.
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Welcome to Philanthropisms: the podcast that puts philanthropy in context. This is a brief trailer ahead of our launch on 21st Oct.
In this show, through conversations with expert guests and deep dives into topics, host Rhodri Davies will explore giving throughout history, the key trends shaping generosity around the world today and what the future might hold for philanthropy.
The podcast currently has 5 episodes available.