“A billionaire's altruism funded the hospital.”
Usage Entry 1424 / 1605 60-second read
Altruism vs. Philanthropy
Selfless concern for others versus organised giving of money or resources.
The comparisoni
“A billionaire's philanthropy funded the hospital — PHILANTHROPY is structured giving. ALTRUISM is the underlying motive.”
The ruleii
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ALTRUISM = motive. PHILANTHROPY = action.
ALTRUISM is the disposition — selfless regard for others. PHILANTHROPY is one expression: structured charitable giving. All philanthropy is (ostensibly) altruistic; not all altruism is philanthropic.
Memory aidiii
Remember it like this
Altruism feels. Philanthropy gives.