… new in the long eighteenth-century and there was already a long tradition of writing about the topic, from Christian, classical and humanist perspectives, that influenced eighteenth-century attitudes. Aristotle, Cicero, and Seneca offered … than for Giving-sake. He that Gives for Gain, Profit, or any By-End, destroyes the very Intent of Bounty’. 2 The three classical authors also stressed the need for moderation in gifting. These factors were repeated in eighteenth century …