Andrew Carnegie’s “The Gospel of Wealth”

Perhaps the world’s best example of the “rags to riches” story is Andrew Carnegie. He was a Scottish immigrant to the United States in the mid-19th century. Carnegie was poor and began working full-time at the age of twelve. Despite his poor background and the discrimination he faced as an immigrant, he built an industrial empire based on the manufacturing of steel and when he sold his business empire and retired he was …

…society live in better conditions than more of the poor in other countries. However, Carnegie’s philosophy is based on the fact that the poor will always exist. In a socialistic society where wealth is spread among the population Carnegie’s philosophy would not work. At this point in my life and career I feel fortunate that I am offered the same opportunity for success that Carnegie had and agree with his philosophy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**