We make a life by what we give / Richard B. Gunderman.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Gunderman, Richard B.

Series:

Philanthropic and nonprofit studies.

Philanthropic and nonprofit studies

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Generosity.

Sharing.

Altruism.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (217 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Bloomington : Indiana University Press, c2008.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

According to an old saying, "We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give." In 22 brief and insightful essays, Richard B. Gunderman shows us that the key to more rewarding giving can be found by looking beyond mere donations of money. Exploring the ethical core of sharing and examining its importance for both those who receive and those who give, here is a book to deepen our understanding of what it means to share.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgments

1. Imagining Philanthropy

2. The Golden Rule

3. Four Gifts

4. The Potential to Share

5. The Good Samaritan

6. Egoism, Altruism, and Service

7. Doing Well by Doing Good

8. Idealists and Realists

9. What Are We Part of ?

10. The Seven Deadly Sins

11. Materialist Philanthropy

12. Whoever Has Will Receive More

13. Hoarding and Sharing

14. Lessons from the Least

15. Lower and Higher

16. Who Is Expendable?

17. How Much and How Well?

18. Are We Hospitable?

19. Rules and Aspirations

20. Suffering

21. Treasure in Earthen Vessels

22. Ethics and Metaphysics

Suggested Readings.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1-282-26322-6

9786612263224

0-253-00315-6