This work explores the relationship between nature and human society, arguing that industrialization has led to a decline in moral values and an increase in social inequality. The text critiques the effects of capitalism on individuals and communities, advocating for a return to a more natural way of living. It also examines the role of art and beauty in shaping human experience and promoting social change.
By John Ruskin · First published 1859 · Genre: Philosophy, Social Critique, Literary Non-Fiction · 5 chapters