Indian economist and philosopher Amartya Kumar Sen is well used to arguing his point of view, especially on topics that he is most noted for: welfare economics, social choice, social justice, moral philosophy, decision theory, the well-being of countries, and famines. Amartya Kumar Sen (1933-) is currently a professor at Harvard University and the…
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100-year-old Captain Tom is inspirational
During the Coronavirus pandemic, one man has become the hero of heroes. British war veteran Tom Moore is 99 years old—turning 100 on 30 April 2020. He has just raised more than 28 million pounds for the National Health Service (NHS), through NHS Charities Together, to support their efforts during the 2019-2020 Coronavirus emergency. Across…
John Halifax, Gentleman by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik
Book review of a lesser-known novelist of the 19th century
United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-Moon departs his post
Former United Nations secretary-general Ban Ki-Moon continues to promote compassion and respect for every global citizen
Pharrell Williams tops fashion’s best-dressed at 2017 Oscars
American Singer-songwriter Pharrell Williams is not only the best dressed man in the world, he is also a prolific collaborator and humanitarian
‘Giving while living’ philanthropist Charles Feeney gives away the last of his fortune
Charles Feeney promised in 2011 to give away his fortune by the end of 2016 – and he has fulfilled that promise
Interfaith advocates win 2016 Multicultural Canberra Awards for volunteering
Dean Sahu Khan recognized for his volunteer work on interfaith issues
Alexandre Mars and the Epic Foundation for philanthropy
Alexandre Mars established the Epic Foundation to disrupt the traditional model of philanthropy