How did the Gospel of Wealth differ from Social Darwinism?
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: It stressed the wealthy's duty to give back to society
While Social Darwinism justified wealth inequality, the Gospel of Wealth focused on philanthropy. Carnegie argued that the wealthy should help improve society.
Practice all 20 Social Darwinism and Gospel of Wealth questions
Keep practicing
More Social Darwinism and Gospel of Wealth questions
- Which social group benefited most from Social Darwinist ideas?
- What type of activities did Carnegie support through philanthropy?
- Which idea did Social Darwinism use to justify economic inequality?
- How did critics of the Gospel of Wealth view Carnegie's ideas?
- Which historical period saw the rise of Social Darwinism and the Gospel of Wealth?
- What was one impact of Social Darwinism on public policy?