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Philanthropic schemes have A and B decide what C must do for D, ignoring C
Drawn from what William Graham Sumner said
Our readingWhat is a korrent?
Drawn from what William Graham Sumner said
The type and formula of most schemes of philanthropy or humanitarianism is this: A and B put their heads together to decide what C shall be made to do for D. The radical vice of all these schemes, from a sociological point of view, is that C is not allowed a voice in the matter, and his position, character, and interests, as well as the ultimate effects on society through C's interests, are entirely overlooked.
Where this was said
↗What Social Classes Owe to Each Other (1883)gutenberg.org
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