Naslov
Philanthrocapitalism as a bioethical issue

Autori
Kelam, Ivica ; Rupčić Kelam, Darija ; Racz, Aleksandar

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
Conference Proceedings of 5th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference Social Sciences & Arts Sgem 2018, 2018, Volumen 5, Issue 1.6 / - Sofija : Stef92 Technology, 2018, 127-137

Skup
5th International Multidisciplinary Scientific Conference on Social Sciences and Arts (SGEM 2018)

Mjesto i datum
Firenca, Italija, 23.10.2018. - 26.10.2018

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
philanthrocapitalism, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, bioethics, antidemocracy, paternalism, amateurism

Sažetak
Philanthropy is one of the fastest growing industries in the global economy. Philanthropic billionaires have unprecedented power in creating education policy, directing the development of global agriculture and dictating trends in global health policy. According to its critics, instead of an altruistic aid, philanthropic capitalism is, in essence, an ultimate way of gaining profit under the guise of humanity. Large charities replace state institutions as social service providers. Due to the size of donations, financial power and political influence, philanthrocapitalists, such as Bill Gates, successfully embody their vision of global problem solving and by doing that they focus on the consequences rather than removing the causes. In this paper we will explain the basic settings of philanthrocapitalism and point out the issues it raises in society. Through the example of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, we will explain the three basic negative aspects of philanthrocapitalism, namely antidemocracy, paternalism and amateurism, and we will explain why philanthrocapitalism should be a focus of bioethical discussions, since philanthrocapitalists have an increasing role in creating public policies

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Integrativna bioetika (prirodne, tehničke, biomedicina i zdravstvo, biotehničke, društvene, humanističke znanosti)

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