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John Ruskin
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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This non-fiction collection gathers a powerful body of Victorian-era essays that interrogate the assumptions of political economy and champion the moral and aesthetic dimensions of human life. Its central aim is to challenge unchecked industrial progress by asking how economics, art, and science relate to justice, compassion, and everyday well-being. The intended reader is curious adults, students, and general readers who want to understand how moral philosophy can critique economic systems. The tone is thoughtful, urgent, and hopeful, inviting readers to reconsider what true wealth really means.
Presented as a coherent sequence of essays, with an illuminating editorโs introduction, the volume ties together economics, ethics, and culture. It treats topics such as wealth, work, inequality, beauty, and social responsibilityโwhile maintaining depth and rigor. The writing makes complex ideas approachable, linking political economy to questions of morality and human flourishing through historical context and careful argument.
The reading experience is accessible and engaging: the prose is clear and persuasive, inviting reflection without sacrificing intellectual rigor. The organization guides readers through interwoven themesโhow wealth is created, who benefits, and what it means to live wellโso you can see the relevance to contemporary debates about work, justice, and society.
After reading, you gain a deeper understanding of how economic ideas intersect with human life, along with tools to think critically about wealth, society, and responsibility. This volume invites ongoing curiosity and offers a lasting invitation to view wealth as life itself, shaping a more thoughtful perspective on modern economic and cultural questions.
Product Details
Author
John Ruskin
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
368
Language
English
SKU
9780140432114
ISBN
9780140432114
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
19.66x12.83x1.73cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 699
โน 665
โน 34 Off