2007-12-02 15:29:43 · 7 answers · asked by ★Greed★ 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
It is a form of self-gratification. But then everything is.
2007-12-02 15:37:53 · answer #1 · answered by gldnsilnc 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yes, but then again, greed is good.
For most people, the act of giving is the act of psychologically satisfying oneself by taking solace in the happiness of others. But there is nothing wrong with this; Group interest arises from a group of individuals acting in their own rational self-interest. As Adam Smith pointed out:
"It is not by the benevolence of the butcher, the baker, and the brewer that we attain our supper, but through their regard for their own self worth."
This is the flaw of Marxist thought; people looking to improve themselves have a vested interest in improving their surroundings, as well. Everyone wins when a philanthropist acts in his self-interest by giving to the poor.
The opposite of greed is altruism. altruism would be to demand that someone sacrifice themself for someone else. If the philanthropist held up someone at gun point, then gave that money to the poor, then it is a zero-sum game; some people win, others loose. When someone has accumulated enough wealth rationally, and they give it away, it is greed, but it is also win-win.
2007-12-02 16:23:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So who is a misanthropist???? Well! if some faction misleads the meaning of the word by their selfish action, they have not redefined the word. Only they were wrong about their action. That's all. Their action should be judged immediately so that people like you will not be discouraged to be a follower of the word along with its original meaning.Words are beautiful as it is the expression of human beings only, to communicate to one another, within its context.
2007-12-02 15:48:51 · answer #3 · answered by 666 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may be a form of self perpetuation (those who donate buildings with their names in it), or exaggerated and blatant display of wealth, but no, how can it be greed when they are giving away a huge portion of their wealth??
These people like to control their memory in the future - in particular their contribution to that future.
So my answer is- NO, their reasons are anyhting but .
2007-12-02 15:41:16 · answer #4 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a way it its, because philanthropists are often greedy for attention. Otherwise, no, it's exactly the opposite of greed.
2007-12-02 15:37:37 · answer #5 · answered by SKKKKKAFF 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If giving is greed, then greed is a meaningless term.
2007-12-02 16:05:42 · answer #6 · answered by Sophrosyne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
2007-12-02 15:47:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋