The Andrew Carnegie ReaderUniversity of Pittsburgh Press, 1992 - 325 pages An anthology which aims to bring together a representative selection of Carnegie's writings which show him as a shrewd businessman, celebrated philanthropist, champion of democracy and eternal optimist. This collection covers 60 years of the industrial giant's life, from his letters to his cousin, George Lauder, written in 1853, to the final chapter of his autobiography, completed in 1914. |
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Page 129
... Wealth . " ) In this two - part article , Carnegie first justifies the accumulation of great wealth as inevitable within the capitalist system , but also beneficial , provided that the amasser of wealth realizes that he or she is but a ...
... Wealth . " ) In this two - part article , Carnegie first justifies the accumulation of great wealth as inevitable within the capitalist system , but also beneficial , provided that the amasser of wealth realizes that he or she is but a ...
Page 130
... wealth , Tucker found especially reprehensible . Carnegie was indeed giving a new gospel statement , not Saint Matthew's , " For ye have the poor always with you , " but " Saint Andrew's , ” “ For ye have the rich always with you ...
... wealth , Tucker found especially reprehensible . Carnegie was indeed giving a new gospel statement , not Saint Matthew's , " For ye have the poor always with you , " but " Saint Andrew's , ” “ For ye have the rich always with you ...
Page 141
... wealth is killed by the acts . " To this the reply seems obvious : the gospel of Christianity is also killed by the acts . The same objection that is urged against the gospel of wealth lies against the commandment , " Thou shalt not ...
... wealth is killed by the acts . " To this the reply seems obvious : the gospel of Christianity is also killed by the acts . The same objection that is urged against the gospel of wealth lies against the commandment , " Thou shalt not ...
Contents
The Making of the SelfMade Man | 1 |
Carnegie at Work Making Money | 29 |
Carnegie at Work Giving Away Money | 125 |
Copyright | |
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