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“Debate: The Validity of Carnegie’s Argument in Contemporary Society”
In this activity, students will debate whether or not Carnegie’s argument is still valid in contemporary society.
Although philanthropy is a concept that contemporary society is familiar with, Carnegie’s suggestion to distribute excess wealth to charitable causes was a radical notion in the late 19th century. For this Activity, you will argue for or against the following point: Carnegie’s essay is still an applicable argument in contemporary society.