why philanthropy is failing democracy and how it can do better
Asks what attitude and what policies democracies should have concerning individuals who give money away for public purposes; and argues that the aims of mass giving should be the decentralization of power in the production of public goods, such as the arts, education, and science.
Philanthropy, when properly structured, can play a crucial role in supporting a strong liberal democracy. Just Giving investigates the ethical and political dimensions of philanthropy and considers how giving might better support democratic values and promote justice.
