

Gifts and Gratitude
Nov 29, 2024
Elizabeth Oldfield, a former director of Theos and host of The Sacred, joins Rhodri Davies, a philanthropy expert, Gerald Moore, a philosophy professor, and Sophie Scott Brown, a historian and philosopher. They dive into the complexities of gift-giving, discussing reciprocity's role in society and the emotional significance behind gifts. The conversation spans philanthropy's ethical dilemmas, the impact of gratitude in contemporary capitalism, and the historical context of charitable acts, all while critiquing the colonial legacies of Thanksgiving.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Art of Meaningful Giving
01:34 • 13min
Exploring Mutual Aid and Gratitude
14:23 • 19min
Gifts, Gratitude, and Global Giving
32:57 • 3min
The Complexities of Charitable Giving
36:09 • 6min
The Complexity of Gratitude and Thanksgiving
42:02 • 10min
Exploring Depths of Literary Interpretation and Social Constructs
52:31 • 2min
Exploring Faith, Community, and Philanthropy
54:10 • 3min