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Conversations on Philanthropy: Emerging Questions on Liberality and Social Thought aim is to promote inquiry and reflection on the importance of liberality--in the dual sense of generosity and of the character befitting free individuals--for the flourishing of local communities, political societies, and humanity in general. As such we seek to open new perspectives on the roles, theories, and practices of philanthropic activities ranging from charitable giving, the actions of eleemosynary organizations, trusts, foundations, voluntary associations, and fraternal societies to volunteerism, mutual aid, social entrepreneurship and other forms of social action with beneficent intention (whether or not also combined with commercial and/or political purposes). To facilitate conversations among traditional academic disciplines, Conversations on Philanthropy will include papers from a number of fields, including history, political science, economics, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, philanthropic studies, religious studies, belles lettres, law, and the physical sciences, as well as from philanthropic practitioners. Published comments on feature essays are a means of providing a transparent peer-review process to enhance interdisciplinary understanding.

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Conversations on Philanthropy is a publication of The Philanthropic Enterprise, a research and education institute that works to strengthen our understanding of how philanthropy and voluntary social cooperation promote human flourishing. Through scholarly research, convivial exchange, and the discovery and encouragement of social traditions and innovations that produce joy, wisdom, and prosperity, The Philanthropic Enterprise seeks to demonstrate the crucial importance of independent philanthropy, voluntary activity, and spontaneous social orders in the formation of a free and humane society. The Philanthropic Enterprise is an Indiana not-for-profit corporation.

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