Unto This Last, and Other Essays on Political Economy

Unto This Last by John Ruskin is a powerful critique of classical political economy and a passionate argument for a more ethical and humane approach to economics. Originally published in 1860 as a series of essays, the work challenges the dominant economic theories of thinkers like Adam Smith and John Stuart Mill. Ruskin rejects the idea that economics should be concerned solely with wealth accumulation and profit. Instead, he argues that true wealth lies in the well-being of people and the...