What’s wrong with charity?
Chicago Booth Review Podcast
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Evolution of Charity Ethics and Unorthodox Approaches
Exploring Cotton Mather's unique perspective on charity, this chapter delves into his unconventional ideas on addressing idleness among the poor and the spiritual considerations of recipients. It also discusses the notion that withholding charity could be a charitable act and Mather's influence on public initiatives through figures like Benjamin Franklin.
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