His philosophy was "individuals working together, un-coerced, for the common good". In the 1830s, two groups who felt their lack of power - women, who had no right to vote, and the clergy, whose political authority was weakened by the constitutional separation of church and state - formed benevolent societies to focus on issues they felt hurt our society.
No disreputable abortionist with a fetus symbolizing a pregnancy cut short, he focused his benevolent gaze on a productive encounter.
Or was its focus on the benevolent white paternalism of Atticus Finch actually a problem?
4. Benevolent dictators are benevolent.
"Developing strategies focused on benevolence or on the benevolent nature of God may foster helping, generally--and volunteering, specifically, thereby serving... the community as well as promoting the psychological well-being of volunteers".
But teaching alone will not change attitudes, commented Dr Christopher Prior, lecturer in 20th Century history, University of Southampton: "Teachers and lecturers can only do so much, when broader cultural forces focus on a positive, benevolent side to Britain's past".
With its focus on cultivation of benevolent and clear-headed values and actions to self, others and the world, as well as its possible value in fostering greater coherence between values, attitudes and behavior, the concept of mindfulness has most recently attracted the interest of scholars in sustainable consumption research.
He is the President and Principal lawyer of Benefic, a boutique firm focused exclusively on the benevolent sector.
Some people say compassion for all, to reach awareness towards an infinite number of beings, seems vague and abstract -- understandable -- consider cultivating focused attention in a benevolent manner towards any beings that come into your field of awareness.
Virgance focuses on fostering and promoting benevolent, wide-reaching and important campaigns that also stand a good chance to make money.
"When you become known as a resource to others, always giving value and focused on creating value, you've created a benevolent context to success.
