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Andrew Carnegie's 'Gospel Of Wealth'
7 February 2013

Gospel of Wealth Andrew Carnegie has a very unique perspective pertaining to the wealth in America and its distribution. Not only is he concerned about how much money is put to good use, but when; such as if the person donating the money is in life or after death. The “Gospel of Wealth” brings perspective of the nation’s money recirculation and the worth of a man by his generosity while living. Carnegie lists three ways how extra money (that is left behind) should be handled in America. First, Carnegie points out passing down wealth through heredity. He finds the act of leaving a fortune to the children is meaningless and not worthwhile. Carnegie does not agree with a wealthy man leaving his children helpless, but
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