Patricia Illingworth Professor of Philosophy p.illingworth@neu.edu 617.373.4167 Expertise business and development, ethics and global health, ethics and pharmaceutical companies, immigration and health care, philanthropy, social networks, the right to health Patricia Illingworth in the Press Article MarketWatch How to be financially ethical even when things are tight “The connection between sweatshops and fast fashion is a good example,” says Patricia Illingworth, a professor at Northeastern University and author of “Giving Now: Accelerating Human Rights for All.” Article Marketplace Russian artists and donors prompt a reckoning at arts institutions “The default position is the donation is good, the donor is good. And so what you don’t get is much vetting at all,” said Patricia Illingworth, a researcher of philanthropy and ethics at Northeastern University. Article Crunch time at PepsiCo for a friend of the workers Patricia Illingworth, a philosophy professor and philanthropy expert at Northeastern University, acknowledged that “as head of the Ford Foundation, Darren Walker has been a moral leader who has improved the lives and wellbeing of countless people”. Yet, she added, as a PepsiCo director, “Walker confers moral legitimacy on the very injustices that he has worked […] Article Carnegie Hall Stands By Its Chairman, Despite Tax Violations But some experts in philanthropy and corporate governance questioned whether he should remain chairman, including Patricia Illingworth, a professor at Northeastern University and the editor of “Giving Well: The Ethics of Philanthropy.” Article Inside Philanthropy In Past Ties Between Leslie Wexner and Jeffrey Epstein, Troubling Questions About Elite Philanthropy Wexner engaged in ethically questionable behavior by failing to conduct due diligence into Epstein’s background—and lack thereof, says Patricia Illingworth, a professor in the department of philosophy at Northeastern University’s school of business and law school, and senior fellow of the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. Article ‘Childhood ruined’: Scientologists reportedly behind Neopets While this doesn’t seem that odd considering most businesses have hierarchy structures in place, Patricia Illingworth, a professor at Northeastern University and a Senior Fellow at the Kennedy School of Government’s Carr Center for Human Rights at Harvard, told the publication that “the model is less ethical than it appears.” Article Outside Magazine Should our morals determine our gear purchases? Professor Patricia Illingworth, who teaches business ethics at Northeastern University, says that “an argument could be made that customers do have a moral responsibility to stop buying [Vista Outdoor] brands.” Article Health Affairs Making America healthy again: Analyzing Trump’s take on the social determinants of health Northeastern professor Patricia Illingworth writes that access to health care is critical for the health of individuals and for the well-being of the community, but health depends on more than medical care. Article How “America first” undermines our health People value their health. It allows them to pursue their aims and enjoy their lives, and it contributes to their well-being. But health is not only good for particular healthy individuals. It is also good for their families, communities, nations, and in a world in which people flows are global, health is good for the […] Article Colin Kaepernick: Quarterback, activist and norm entrepreneur By not standing, Kaepernick protested racial injustice and acted in solidarity with those who have experienced police brutality and other forms of discrimination. In Kaepernick’s words, he was not going “to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color.” Others soon followed, creating a beautiful cascade of […] Patricia Illingworth for Northeastern Global News If ‘truth isn’t truth,’ then what is it? If ‘truth isn’t truth,’ then what is it? 3Qs: #GivingTuesday and how to measure the impact of your gift 3Qs: #GivingTuesday and how to measure the impact of your gift Redefining the ethics of social capital Redefining the ethics of social capital Faculty Reads, Volume Nine Faculty Reads, Volume Nine 3Qs: Billionaires need a giving philosophy 3Qs: Billionaires need a giving philosophy
Article MarketWatch How to be financially ethical even when things are tight “The connection between sweatshops and fast fashion is a good example,” says Patricia Illingworth, a professor at Northeastern University and author of “Giving Now: Accelerating Human Rights for All.”
Article Marketplace Russian artists and donors prompt a reckoning at arts institutions “The default position is the donation is good, the donor is good. And so what you don’t get is much vetting at all,” said Patricia Illingworth, a researcher of philanthropy and ethics at Northeastern University.
Article Crunch time at PepsiCo for a friend of the workers Patricia Illingworth, a philosophy professor and philanthropy expert at Northeastern University, acknowledged that “as head of the Ford Foundation, Darren Walker has been a moral leader who has improved the lives and wellbeing of countless people”. Yet, she added, as a PepsiCo director, “Walker confers moral legitimacy on the very injustices that he has worked […]
Article Carnegie Hall Stands By Its Chairman, Despite Tax Violations But some experts in philanthropy and corporate governance questioned whether he should remain chairman, including Patricia Illingworth, a professor at Northeastern University and the editor of “Giving Well: The Ethics of Philanthropy.”
Article Inside Philanthropy In Past Ties Between Leslie Wexner and Jeffrey Epstein, Troubling Questions About Elite Philanthropy Wexner engaged in ethically questionable behavior by failing to conduct due diligence into Epstein’s background—and lack thereof, says Patricia Illingworth, a professor in the department of philosophy at Northeastern University’s school of business and law school, and senior fellow of the Carr Center for Human Rights Policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government.
Article ‘Childhood ruined’: Scientologists reportedly behind Neopets While this doesn’t seem that odd considering most businesses have hierarchy structures in place, Patricia Illingworth, a professor at Northeastern University and a Senior Fellow at the Kennedy School of Government’s Carr Center for Human Rights at Harvard, told the publication that “the model is less ethical than it appears.”
Article Outside Magazine Should our morals determine our gear purchases? Professor Patricia Illingworth, who teaches business ethics at Northeastern University, says that “an argument could be made that customers do have a moral responsibility to stop buying [Vista Outdoor] brands.”
Article Health Affairs Making America healthy again: Analyzing Trump’s take on the social determinants of health Northeastern professor Patricia Illingworth writes that access to health care is critical for the health of individuals and for the well-being of the community, but health depends on more than medical care.
Article How “America first” undermines our health People value their health. It allows them to pursue their aims and enjoy their lives, and it contributes to their well-being. But health is not only good for particular healthy individuals. It is also good for their families, communities, nations, and in a world in which people flows are global, health is good for the […]
Article Colin Kaepernick: Quarterback, activist and norm entrepreneur By not standing, Kaepernick protested racial injustice and acted in solidarity with those who have experienced police brutality and other forms of discrimination. In Kaepernick’s words, he was not going “to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color.” Others soon followed, creating a beautiful cascade of […]