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Benevolence is the expression of kindness
Kindness

Kindness is the act or the state of being kind and marked by charity behaviour, marked by mild disposition, pleasantness, tenderness and concern for others....
 and altruism
Altruism

Altruism is the deliberate pursuit of the interests or welfare of others or the public interest....
.


Benevolence means much good for others. As such, it is a form of love. But some theologians, such as Thomas Jay Oord
Thomas Jay Oord

Thomas Jay Oord is a Wesleyan theologian and philosopher who specializes in research related to Love , Relational theory , and science and religion....
, have argued that love involves both giving and receiving. A loving person must, then, be both benevolent and open to receiving good gifts from others.

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Benevolence is the expression of kindness
Kindness

Kindness is the act or the state of being kind and marked by charity behaviour, marked by mild disposition, pleasantness, tenderness and concern for others....
 and altruism
Altruism

Altruism is the deliberate pursuit of the interests or welfare of others or the public interest....
.


Benevolence means much good for others. As such, it is a form of love. But some theologians, such as Thomas Jay Oord
Thomas Jay Oord

Thomas Jay Oord is a Wesleyan theologian and philosopher who specializes in research related to Love , Relational theory , and science and religion....
, have argued that love involves both giving and receiving. A loving person must, then, be both benevolent and open to receiving good gifts from others.

Benevolence may also refer to:

  • Benevolence (Phrenology)
    Benevolence (Phrenology)

    Benevolence is a faculty in the discredited theory of Phrenology.Interaction with other faculties:*Negative Benevolence + positive Firmness : authoritarian personality without consideration and humanity....
    , a faculty in the discredited theory of Phrenology
  • USS Benevolence (AH-13)
    USS Benevolence (AH-13)

    USS Benevolence was built as MARINE LION in 1944 by Sun Shipbuilding and Dry Dock co., Chester, Pa., under a Maritime Commission contract. 11,141 tons....
    , a Haven class hospital ship
  • Thomas Jay Oord The Altruism Reader Templeton Foundation Press, 2008.


See also


  • Agape
    Agape

    Agape , is one of several Greek words for love. The word has been used in different ways by a variety of contemporary and ancient sources, including Bible authors....
  • Charity (virtue)
    Charity (virtue)

    In Christian theology charity, or Love #Christian , means an unlimited loving-kindness toward all others.The term should not be confused with the more restricted modern use of the word charity to mean benevolent giving....
  • Kindness
    Kindness

    Kindness is the act or the state of being kind and marked by charity behaviour, marked by mild disposition, pleasantness, tenderness and concern for others....
  • Omnibenevolence
    Omnibenevolence

    Omnibenevolence is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as "unlimited or infinite benevolence". It is sometimes held to be impossible for a deity to exhibit both this property and omniscience and omnipotence....
  • Confucianism
    Confucianism

    Confucianism is a China Ethics and Philosophy developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius . It focuses on human morality and right action....
  • Taoism
    Taoism

    Taoism refers to a variety of related philosophical and religious traditions and concepts. These traditions have influenced East Asia for over two thousand years and some have spread to the West....