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Who is a philanthropist

Who is a philanthropist? This word can often be heard both from people and on television. However, not everyone knows yet what is hidden under this term.

In this article, we will tell you who are called philanthropists with a few examples.

Who are philanthropists

The concept of "philanthropist" comes from 2 Greek words, which literally translate as - "love" and "man". Thus, a philanthropist is a person engaged in charitable activities.

In turn, philanthropy is philanthropy, which manifests itself in concern for improving the lot of all people on earth. An interesting fact is that this term first appeared in the work of the ancient Greek playwright Aeschylus "Chained Prometheus" to denote helping people.

Philanthropists are those who wholeheartedly help those in need and strive to make their lives easier. At the same time, today there are many "fake" philanthropists who are engaged in charity exclusively for selfish purposes.

Some want to be paid attention to, while others are simply promoting their "good deeds". For example, on the eve of political elections, politicians often help orphanages and schools, set up playgrounds, give gifts to retirees, and talk about how much of their personal funds they donated for others.

But as a rule, when they go to parliament, their philanthropy ends. Thus, although politicians helped someone, they did it for their own benefit.

It is worth noting that a philanthropist is essentially an altruist, that is, a person who enjoys helping someone without expecting reciprocity from others. However, philanthropists are usually rich people who can afford to donate large sums of money to charity.

In turn, an altruist may be poor and his help will be manifested in other areas: emotional support, willingness to share what he has, caring for the sick, etc.

Watch the video: 7 Types of People You Cannot Help (July 2025).

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