Is Greed Good? The definition of greed is that it is an intense and selfish desire for something‚ esp. wealth‚ power or food. While most people view greed as something to be looked down upon‚ while in actuality greed can be both good and bad. As Mr. Gekko stated in the movie‚ greed is the motivation for businesses; without it business owners would not succeed personally in a business perspective. This is actually the first time that I have heard that greed is good because
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While Andrew Carnegie’s “legendary” monetary and welfare contributions to the American society and the communities of English roots and heritages is the epitomic embodiment of philanthropic endeavors‚ the exploits were unequivocally the emanation of egoistic manifestations. 1. Philanthropy is not altruistic The reality of philanthropy is that it is‚ at least in part‚ about creating a good feeling‚ leaving a legacy‚ feeling part of a community‚ fulfilling personal aspirations‚ and the confidence-boosting
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Andrew Carnegie was a Scottish-American who lived during the 19th century. Carnegie was an industrialist who played a pivotal role in the expansion of the American steel industry. Although he sometimes used methods that hurt the people to make profit ‚ Carnegie contributed to America’s growth as a nation economically because he connected different parts of America by building bridges and railroads and he helped cities to grow by building modern structures such as skyscrapers. Carnegie was born in
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Was Andrew Carnegie a Hero? “And while the law of competition may be sometimes hard for the individual‚ it is best for the race‚ because it ensures the survival of the fittest in every department.” Said by quite arguably one of the most successful entrepreneurs in this world we live in‚ Andrew Carnegie. Carnegie was born in November 1835 in Dunfermline‚ Scotland‚ to a struggling family in need of much help. When Carnegie was 13‚ his family made the decision to go immigrate to America in
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poor working class to have a rough employment and living conditions‚ but the higher‚ richer class benefitted with improved living conditions. Irregularity was happening within the social lives‚ the employment‚ and the finances of the people. Andrew Carnegie Wealth and Its Uses 1907 provides a more accurate view of industrialization and its effects because the world during the Industrial Revolution could not
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Andrew Carnegie indicated‚ “In bestowing charity‚ the main consideration should be to help those who will help themselves; to provide part of the means by which those who desire to improve may do so; to give those who desire to use the aids by which they may rise; to assist‚ but rarely or never to do all” (Carnegie). He did not believe that alms giving provided value. While I understand the intent that Carnegie had‚ I do not believe it fits every situation. Alms are “money‚ clothes‚ food‚ and other
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Was Andrew Carnegie a Hero? Andrew Carnegie‚ the ambitious and skilled king of steel during the late 1800s‚ was the most famous man in business of his time. He certainly had his many flaws and as the most famous American of those days‚ his faults were highly talked about. Carnegie was not perfect and made his share of choices that many people saw as misdeeds‚ but that is like how everyone in the world is. Carnegie was a hero of his day because he showed the characteristics of being capable‚ responsible
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all over the world have been arguing whether greed is beneficial. Michael Douglas said in the film Wall Street‚ "Greed is good"‚ as it motivates investors to earn more and leads to competition among companies. Yet many still feel greed does more harm than good. Several religions see greed as a sin‚ together with sloth‚ lust and gluttony. Dictionaries define greed as an excessive desire to acquire or possess more than what one needs or deserves. Though greed does bear a negative meaning‚ the question
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or hero? Andrew Carnegie once said‚ "No man can become rich without enriching others." The U.S. was between wars‚ inventions‚ technology‚ and also successful movements with one another. As business offered the best chances‚ certain people became well known‚ due to what they created. For example‚ Thomas Edison; who invented the light bulb had become “famous” along with other well known people. The "king of steel‚" Andrew Carnegie; was a true hero known to mankind. Andrew Carnegie was born in
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Andrew Carnegie was born in Dunfermline‚ Scotland. His family moved to the states when he was in his teens. He had many jobs working on the railroad‚ starting at the bottom by working for people‚ but soon made his way into a steel tycoon. Carnegie owned the Carnegie Steel Corporation‚ which it was known as the largest of its kind in the world. Just like Andrew did‚ he believes that children should not start out with a bunch of money. They should have to learn and work their way up to become as great
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