Philanthropy and social progress: Seven essays

This collection features seven essays, including two by Jane Addams, originally delivered at the School of Applied Ethics in Plymouth, MA. The volume critically examines the moral foundations of social settlements and democratic philanthropy, elucidating the intrinsic link between ethical giving and genuine social progress. It highlights settlement work as a pioneering model for reciprocal philanthropy, one that actively promotes moral conduct, deep community engagement, and the establishment of robust institutional foundations necessary for equitable social reform, providing a historical perspective on social justice through philanthropy.