Ethics of Wealth

Stanford History Professor Richard White and the Chair of Stanford’s English department Gavin Jones, talk about the disparity of wealth duri… read more

Stanford History Professor Richard White and the Chair of Stanford’s English department Gavin Jones, talk about the disparity of wealth during the Gilded Age. Professor White argued that the majority of Americans in this period viewed excessive wealth as an embarrassment. Professor Jones analyzed literature from the Gilded Age that critiques the excesses of society. Stanford University’s Center for Ethics in Society hosted this event. close

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Ethics of Wealth

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Program ID:
308538-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Forum
Location:
Stanford, California, United States
First Aired:
Dec 08, 2012 | 9:06am EST | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
Dec 10, 2012 | 5:05am EST | C-SPAN 3

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  • Dec 08, 2012 | 9:06am EST | C-SPAN 3
  • Dec 10, 2012 | 5:05am EST | C-SPAN 3
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