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On the Question of Self-Interest


It is a logical truism that everything we do, we do it for the sake of “our own” happiness (despite … More

Altruism, Amartya Sen, Ayn Rand, Egoism, Enlightened egoism, Gurjada Appa rao, Happiness, Living for others, Philanthropy, Rational Fools, Self-interest, Selfishness, Selflessness

Can I Interest You in Philanthropy?


It is said that one’s left hand should not know what one’s right hand is giving in charity. True. But, … More

Altruism, Charity, Philanthropy

Ramakrishna Paramahansa on Philanthropy


“God can be realized when a man acquires sattva. Householders engage in philanthropic work, such as charity, mostly with a … More

Charity, Philanthropy, Ramakrishna Paramahansa, Sense of Doership

Ramakrishna Paramahansa on Work, Charity, and Love of God


BRAHMO: “But what about our worldly duties-duties associated with our earning money, and so on?” Ramakrishna Paramahansa: “Yes, you can … More

Charity, God, Love of God, Philanthropy, Ramakrishna Paramahansa, Work
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