![Giving Thought artwork](https://is4-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts123/v4/f0/27/08/f0270888-4319-1002-52da-a04b857888ee/mza_2459709441272385051.jpg/100x100bb.jpg)
Origins of Philanthropy
Giving Thought
English - August 14, 2017 16:44 - 27 minutes - 31.7 MB - ★★★★ - 5 ratingsGovernment Business Non-Profit charity civilsociety nonprofit philanthropy Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Previous Episode: Transparency
Next Episode: Education & Philanthropy
In episode 7 of the Giving Thought podcast Rhod and Adam take a look at the origins of philanthropy, including:
Altruism and Evolution: why does the existence of altruistic behaviour continue to present a significant challenge for evolutionary theory? Can this add to our understanding of philanthropy, and if so how?
Related content from Giving Thought:
A Timeline of Modern British Philanthropy
The 11 best books on the history of philanthropy (plus a free bibliography)
Future World Giving: Unlocking the potential of global philanthropy
Pakistanis should be proud of their charitable culture, but not complacent
Is Burma a global leader in charitable giving?
Study shows how a western concept of charity undervalues South African generosity