Philanthropist

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A philanthropist is someone who devotes his time, money, or effort towards helping others. The label is most often applied to someone who gives large amounts to charity. See also philanthropy.

A philanthropist may not always find universal approval for his deeds. Common accusations include supporting an iniquitous cause (such as funding art instead of fighting world hunger) or having selfish motivation at heart (such as avoiding taxes with personal fame as side product).

In the case of the philanthropic employers (such as those that built model villages for their employees), it is not always clear whether they were motivated by a simple concern for their employees' well-being; or whether they simply realised that a healthy, happy workforce would be more productive.

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Notable philanthropists

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