Enoch pratt of baltimore, mu.
know that the best means of benefiting the commune
the ladders upon which the aspiring can rise-free libraries, parks, and means ul
recreation, by which men are in body and mind; works of art, certain to give
pleasure and improve the public taste; and public institutions of various kinds,
which will improve the general condition of the people; in this manner returning
their surplus wealth to the mass of their fellows in the forms best calculated to do
them lasting good.
- andrew carnegie, the gospel of wealth, 1889
which of the following best reflects the ideas promoted by andrew carnegie in the
excerpt?
a.
safety standards in factories should be addressed by a sound business model.
b.
the wealthy should engage in philanthropy that enriches the lives of others.
c.
those with surplus wealth are obligated to save and pass their money to future
generations.
d. following the model of other leaders is an important duty of men with wealth and