Video Clip and Discussion Guide: Altruism is a generous and loving trait, but it has a negative side. This video clip and discussion guide challenges students to consider how charity and altruism can be destructive to society or come from a self-serving perspective.
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Video Clip and Discussion Guide: Every major religion has a message of love and kindness. People of all faiths believe doing good and love for humanity are the building blocks of any community, or civil society. Listen to representatives from Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and secular perspectives talk about love and service, or philanthropy. Note the common language of responsibility, justice, and love requiring that we serve -- moving from the individual to community in our actions.
Video Clip and Discussion Guide: While philanthropy is deeply embedded in U.S. society and practice, many people do not know the word or understand its full meaning. This one-minute video clip has some humorous definitions along with definitions from philanthropy scholars. Philanthropy is giving time, talent, or treasure and taking private action for the common good. Share this video to start a discussion of the many forms of philanthropy in practice.
White Papers provide abbreviated snapshots of significant concepts, people, and organizations related to philanthropy. They are appropriate for teens and adults interested in learning more about philanthropy.
edited by Brea Reimer (2016) from the original by Ashley Cierlak-Lubben (2004)
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Motive is defined in Encyclopedia Britannica as "something (as a need or desire) that causes a person to act."