ASSIGNMENT What is the main point of Carnegie’s work? Who is Carnegie’s audience? What is he saying to them when it comes to wealth and inequality? How does Carnegie’s assessment tie in with society and the law at the time of its writing?
Why does Carnegie think America would be better off if rich people followed his advice?
Go to the link below to read an excerpt from Andrew Carnegie’s 1889 essay “Wealth.” Then, in a 2-3 page essay, summarize his argument, concentrating especially on his recommendations for what wealthy Americans should do with their wealth. Why does Carnegie think America would be better off if rich people followed his advice?