Nepotism

Benjamin Harrison, treasurer of Guy's Hospital in London, was shown as a dominant presiding figure, with the nepotism of Sir Astley Cooper having his tacit approval.

Nepotism is the act of granting an advantage, privilege, or position to relatives or friends in an occupation or field. These fields may include but are not limited to: business, politics, academia, entertainment, sports, religion, and health care.[1][2] The term originated with the assignment of nephews to important positions by Catholic popes and bishops.[3]

Nepotism has been criticized since ancient history by several philosophers, including Aristotle, Valluvar, and Confucius, condemning it as both evil and unwise.[4]

  1. ^ "nepotism". NEPOTISM | meaning in the Cambridge English Dictionary. Cambridge Dictionary. Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
  2. ^ "nepotism". Archived copy. Dictionary.com. Archived from the original on 16 May 2021. Retrieved 23 July 2021.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ "nepotism". New Catholic Dictionary. Archived from the original on 24 February 2007.
  4. ^ Sundaram, P. S. (1990). Tiruvalluvar: The Kural (First ed.). Gurgaon: Penguin Books. p. 12. ISBN 978-0-14-400009-8.

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