Both Uses of
philanthropy
in
The Idiot
- You see, it's all very pleasant to be a philanthropist; but it can be carried too far.†
Chpt 2.11 *
- Malthus was a friend of humanity, but, with ill-founded moral principles, the friend of humanity is the devourer of humanity, without mentioning his pride; for, touch the vanity of one of these numberless philanthropists, and to avenge his self-esteem, he will be ready at once to set fire to the whole globe; and to tell the truth, we are all more or less like that.†
Chpt 3.4
Definition:
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(philanthropy) helping others -- especially donating money to worthy causes; or an organization that does so