Philanthropy
The word Philanthropy, originated from the Greek word 'Philanthrophia,' (With 'Phil' for love, and 'anthrop' for 'man',) literally means love for mankind.
Despite all the facts one may find about the horrendous defects of our modern society, some contend there actually exist enduring kindness and beauty of us human beings, other than sheer ugliness and evil in the current 'all' capitalized materialistic world. People who live in the same communities are, after all, of one species. Similarities promote our mutual understanding.
Thus, for example, one man becomes extremely wealthy after decades of struggling from scratch, might very well be affectionate towards his younger peers, say, those hard-working but poor pupils etc. Philanthropic is the man when he starts denoting huge amounts of money to support the them their education.
Another example we can think of may be someone who is willing to die for his true friend, a person with whom he value their friendship more than his very life. Such hero might fight for his country and be patriotic as well. Because of his understanding of his being, he sacrifices.
These, like most other cases of individuals honored as human-lovers, considered to be nice fellows who help promote social welfare, is somehow unreachable by the ordinary. What I would perceive as philanthropic, however, as to many who also find plausible, is the little sacrificial acts done persistently by common people. Such goodness associates themselves not with immense quantities of banknotes, nor with endangering the helper's dear life, but with small favors like helping one's mom sweep the floor, talking to a lonely elder, correcting kids when they misbehave. Normal and tiny at best are what may be done, comparing to those money-droppers and life-givers, however outstanding and great are the effects put into our communities, where we live and share and become to understand. Because of the insurmountable bond among us as humans, those little loving acts generate what we'd like to call, 'Philanthropy.'
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Philanthropy
Philanthropy
The word Philanthropy, originated from the Greek word 'Philanthrophia,' (With 'Phil' for love, and 'anthrop' for 'man',) literally means love for mankind.
Despite all the facts one may find about the horrendous defects of our modern society, some contend there actually exist enduring kindness and beauty of us human beings, other than sheer ugliness and evil in the current 'all' capitalized materialistic world. People who live in the same communities are, after all, of one species. Similarities promote our mutual understanding.
Thus, for example, one man becomes extremely wealthy after decades of struggling from scratch, might very well be affectionate towards his younger peers, say, those hard-working but poor pupils etc. Philanthropic is the man when he starts denoting huge amounts of money to support them with their education.
Another example we can think of may be someone who is willing to die for his true friend, a person with whom he value their friendship more than his very life. Such hero might fight for his country and be patriotic as well. Because of his understanding of his being, he sacrifices.
These, like most other cases of individuals honored as human-lovers, who are considered to be nice fellows that help promote social welfare, is somehow unreachable by the ordinary. What I would perceive as philanthropic, however, as to many who also find plausible, is the little sacrificial acts done persistently by common people. Such goodness associates themselves not with immense quantities of banknotes, nor with endangering the helper's dear life, but with small favors like helping one's mom sweep the floor, talking to a lonely elder, correcting kids when they misbehave. Normal and tiny at best are what may be done, comparing to those money-droppers and life-givers, however outstanding and great are the effects put into our communities, where we live and share and become to understand. Because of the insurmountable bond among us as humans, those little loving acts generate what we'd like to call, 'Philanthropy.'
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