The Essence of the Gospel of Wealth: Carnegie’s Philosophy on Money and Morality
Words: 521 1767Andrew Carnegie's "Gospel of Wealth" is a text that profoundly shaped American philanthropy and laid out a new blueprint for the rich on how to use their wealth responsibly. Written in 1889, the essay captures Carnegie's thoughts on capitalism, wealth, and charity, articulating a radical view of the social responsibilities of the affluent. Carnegie, who rose from a poor Scottish immigrant to become one of the wealthiest industrialists in America, was acutely aware of the disparities between the rich and […]