Unto This Last by John Ruskin

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. What profession did John Ruskin initially pursue?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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