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The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good
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The Science of Generosity: Do Good...Feel Good

University of Pennsylvania

What does it mean to be generous? Can doing good actually make you feel good? In this course, we’ll hear from multiple experts and explore the many facets of generosity by looking closely at the meanings, traits, and motivations behind giving behaviors across communities and cultures. We’ll discuss how generosity contributes to our own happiness and well-being as well as the happiness and well-being of our loved ones, our local communities, and our global society. We won’t just talk about gen

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About this Course

What does it mean to be generous? Can doing good actually make you feel good? In this course, we’ll hear from multiple experts and explore the many facets of generosity by looking closely at the meanings, traits, and motivations behind giving behaviors across communities and cultures. We’ll discuss how generosity contributes to our own happiness and well-being as well as the happiness and well-being of our loved ones, our local communities, and our global society. We won’t just talk about gen

What You'll Learn

  • Why “doing good” results in “feeling good”
  • Ways to demonstrate generosity in your everyday life
  • Strategies for continued giving that doesn't require a lot of time or money but results in high impact

Instructors

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Femida Handy

School of Social Policy and Practice

Course Info

PlatformCoursera
LevelUnknown
PacingUnknown
PriceFree

Skills

Social Impact
Goal Setting
Cultural Sensitivity
Culture
Compassion
Philanthropy
Positivity
Self-Awareness
Cultural Diversity
Decision Making

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