Reciprocity in France [ Political & Moral philosophy ]
… concept ‘reciprocity’. The term spanned, and somewhat conflated, exchanges characterised by generosity and equivalence. Charity was an example of reciprocity, but so, too, was commercial exchange. Reciprocity excluded, however, exchanges … n.p., 1789), part 3, chapter 23, p. 22 (all caps in original). Reciprocity integrated the ‘gift-giving’ principles of charity and generosity found Christian and aristocratic ideals but secularised them. The obligation to be reciprocal was … and that the greatest among them is the most generous [ bienfaisant ].’ 11 ‘ Bienfaisance ’ in this context encompassed charity and productivity. Providing consumers what they needed for well-being was a virtuous act. 11 . François de Paule …
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