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Piketty does not consider philanthropy as a means to correct some of capitalism's imbalances Oh, please. The poor don't benefit from philanthropy. The poor b
by e40 12y ago
Piketty does not consider philanthropy as a means to correct some of capitalism's imbalances
Oh, please. The poor don't benefit from philanthropy. The poor benefit from a more balanced system. This reeks of justification.
- johnchristopher 12y agoI would just like to rewrite "The poor benefit from a more balanced system." into "Everybody benefits from a more balanced system."
- malvim 12y agoNot sure that is entirely correct... What about funding research, for example? Isn't that philanthropy that might benefit everyone, including poor people?
- e40 12y agoThat's an indirect benefit to the poor. The poor need more direct benefits to materially improve their lives.