Naslov
Philanthrocapitalism as a bioethical issue

Autori
Kelam, Ivica

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, ostalo

Izvornik
Book of abstracts The Fourth International Philosophical Dialogue East-West: Symposium on the subject of Bioethics on Crossroads“ / - , 2018, 32-32

Skup
The Fourth International Philosophical Dialogue East-West: Symposium on the subject of Bioethics on Crossroads“

Mjesto i datum
Skopje, Sjeverna Makedonija; Bitola, Sjeverna Makedonija; Ohrid, Sjeverna Makedonija, 03.10.2018. - 05.10.2018

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
philanthrocapitalism, Bill Gates, bioethics, life,

Sažetak
Philanthropy is one of the fastest growing industries in the global economy. Philanthropic billionaires have unprecedented power in creating education policy, directing development of the global agriculture and dictating trends in global health policy. According to its critics instead of an altruistic aid, the philanthropic capitalism is in its essence an ultimate way of gaining profit under the guise of humanity. Large charities replace state institutions as social service providers. Due to its size, 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 use the integrative- bioethical analysis of Bill Gates philanthropic activity to find answer to the question of whether philanthrocapitalism may be the answer to challenges faced by humanity, or on the other hand poses a threat to life, democracy and human rights.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Filozofija

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