Unto This Last by John Ruskin

1. What is the main theme of 'Unto This Last'?

A) Environmental sustainability
B) Political theory
C) Social justice and economics
D) Art criticism

2. Who is the author of 'Unto This Last'?

A) Thomas Carlyle
B) Leo Tolstoy
C) Charles Dickens
D) John Ruskin

3. What philosophical approach does Ruskin advocate for in 'Unto This Last'?

A) A socialist agenda
B) A moral approach to economics
C) A purely capitalist approach
D) An anti-capitalist stance

4. What profession did John Ruskin initially pursue?

A) Economist
B) Art critic
C) Politician
D) Philosopher

5. How does Ruskin perceive nature in relation to economics?

A) Nature is integral to human well-being
B) Nature is a competitor to industry
C) Nature is a resource for exploitation
D) Nature is irrelevant to economics

6. Which movement's principles does 'Unto This Last' align with?

A) Romanticism
B) The Arts and Crafts Movement
C) Postmodernism
D) The Industrial Revolution

7. Which economic system does Ruskin criticize in his work?

A) Barter system
B) Socialism
C) Feudalism
D) Capitalism

8. What is one of the key ideas in 'Unto This Last' regarding wealth distribution?

A) Wealth accumulation is essential for progress
B) Inheritance should be prioritized
C) Wealth should be shared for the good of society
D) Wealth belongs to the deserving few

9. What impact did 'Unto This Last' have on later economic thought?

A) Discouraged labor rights movements
B) Influenced social reform and ethical economics
C) Promoted laissez-faire economics
D) Had little to no impact

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