| Author |
Ruskin, John, 1819-1900 |
| Title |
Unto This Last, and Other Essays on Political Economy
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by David Clarke and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Unto This Last and Other Essays on Political Economy" by John Ruskin is a collection of essays written in the mid-19th century. The book addresses key themes in political economy, particularly how economic principles intersect with art and society. Ruskin contends that the management of labor and resources should prioritize not only material wealth but also moral and aesthetic values, reflecting a holistic view of economy. At the start of this work, Ruskin establishes the foundation for his exploration of political economy through the lens of art. He critiques the prevailing attitudes toward wealth and poverty, asserting that true wealth lies in its ethical application for the benefit of society. He emphasizes that understanding economy is essential for citizens, likening it to a household's management. Ruskin further highlights the necessity of applying correct economic principles to art, advocating for the discovery, nurturing, and sustenance of artistic talent. He posits that a nation's well-being hinges on its ability to harmonize utility (the production of essential goods) with beauty (art and aesthetics), proposing that the responsibilities of a good government should encompass both economic stability and the promotion of artistic culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
HB: Social sciences: Economic theory, Demography
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| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Art
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| Subject |
Economics
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
36541 |
| Release Date |
Jun 27, 2011 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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