Andrew Carnegie Vs Karl Marx

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In the many centuries and decades that have passed us by there were many great philosophers. These brilliant minds created theories, examples, and opinions on topics that are still controversial in our time today. The two that I’d like to draw attention to are Andrew Carnegie and Karl Marx. Although, their opinions are similar they have different standpoints on the ways our economies would become more efficient. In the Gospel of Wealth, Carnegie’s views were open-minded. He elaborates on his idea that our economy would increase it’s worth if the rich distributed their money to the poor. The problem is not the inequality or the wealthy, but the rich not using their money appropriately, Carnegie believed. Thus, if the rich are able to give back

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