The plutocratic drift of philanthropy in the US

The plutocratic drift of philanthropy in the United States - Rob Reich

To what extent does North American philanthropy really benefit the strangers, i.e. the people donors don't know?

In this 33rd episode, Arthur Gautier, chaired professor in Philanthropy at ESSEC Business School, presents a 2013 article by Rob Reich called “Philanthropy and caring for the needs of strangers”. 

Rob Reich offers an important analysis of the current and desirable role of philanthropy in democratic societies. He asks a fundamental question of moral and political philosophy: how can we justify tax incentives for philanthropy if philanthropy does not primarily serve the needs of the less fortunate?

Using the data we have on current philanthropic practice in the USA, the American professor approaches this question as a philosopher, looking at the criteria that define what is right.