Why People Give: Understanding the Art of Philanthropy

“It’s better to give than to receive.” This quotation has long circled humanity for the reason that it encourages kindness and generosity, traits that bring people together. There has been a long, withstanding debate on whether true altruism exists. In understanding why people give, the question of whether they do so selflessly surfaces. Regardless of their current circumstances, even with little to no resources for themselves, people don’t fail to give or share what’s theirs…