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Questions:
1.
When thinking about the hazards of volunt
ou
rism, how can we (as mostly western students from "intellectual elite" universities)
ensure that we do not let cynicism get in the way of our interest to "do good"? How do we balance the "hubris of benevolence with
the paralysis of cynicism"?
2.
Do wealthy individuals have the moral or ethical responsibility to share their wealth with communities and populations in need? If
so, how should that wealth be distributed
—
what portion of their wealth, to whom and for what specifi c programs? How does the
critique from Ramdas and Edwards help inform our own thoughts on "Philanthrocapitalists"?
3.
Should institutional aid agencies and orgs support social movements to combat poverty and inequity? If so, how? What does
supporting social movements in the global South look like?
4.
If neoliberalism believes in the value of de-regulation and the "free market," how do we reconcile neoliberal policies that support
the special interests of large corporations and big industries? Is there such thing as a "free market," or are all policies determined
by those in power?
5.
Kamdas urges us to "unpack what has and as not worked as philanthropy" has tried to alleviate poverty under the context of
globalization, economic growth and neoliberal policies. Can we attempt to do this? What has worked, and what hasn't? What can
we learn from this in order to think through solutions for the future?
DevEng 215: Philanthrocapitalism: Questions & Slides
