“The Compulsion to Do Good” – Quote by Ivan Illich

„The compulsion to do good is an innate American trait. Only North Americans seem to believe that they always should, may, and actually can choose somebody with whom to share their blessings. Ultimately this attitude leads to bombing people into the acceptance of gifts.“

Ivan IllichIvan Illich critiques the compulsion to help and the connection between charity, power, and political intervention.
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Ivan Illich was an Austrian-American philosopher, social critic, and priest, known for his critical views on modern society and institutions.

Ivan Illich critiques paternalistic aid and the connection between charity, power, and political intervention.


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Ivan Illich (1926–2002) was an Austrian-American philosopher, social critic, and priest. He criticized industrial society and the institutionalization of life, especially in medicine and education. Illich's work influenced numerous social theorists and activists.

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