# RSA Animate – First as Tragedy, Then as Farce

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2011/04/18/rsa-animate-first-tragedy-then-farce/
- Published: 2011-04-18T17:39:40+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

In this short RSA Animate, renowned philosopher Slavoj Zizek investigates the surprising
ethical implications of charitable giving.

www.thersa.org/events/vision/animate/rsa-animate-first-as-tragedy,-then-as-farce

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