Résultats pour "John Ruskin" dans Philosophie

What if the true measure of wealth is not money, but human life? In Unto This Last, influential Victorian critic and social thinker John Ruskin challenges the foundations of classical political economy and asks a deceptively simple question: What is an economy actually for? Across four...

Two Paths presents a captivating series of five lectures by John Ruskin, delivered between 1858 and 1859, that delve into the intricate worlds of art and architecture. Ruskin, in his eloquent style, connects each lecture to reveal fundamental principles of art in a manner that resonates with both scholars and casual learners alike. He champions the idea of organic form as essential to noble design across diverse artistic fields. Among these insightful addresses, the fifth lecture, known as The Work of Iron, emerges as a crucial examination of artistic craftsmanship. Join us in exploring ...

Sesame and Lilies delves into the profound questions of how, what, and why we read, all while exploring the deeper meanings of life itself. John Ruskin, in his reflections on the book, emphasizes its aim to guide young individuals from the upper and middle classes who possess the freedom to choose their lifes pursuits. He believes that when read alongside Unto This Last, it reveals the essential truths he has sought to convey throughout his life. This revised edition features two insightful prefaces and three engaging lectures “Of Kings’ Treasuries,” “Of Queens Gardens,” and the ...

"Unto this last" est un essai de John Ruskin, écrivain, poète, critique d'art et peintre anglais sur l'économie, paru pour la première fois en décembre 1860 dans le mensuel Cornhill Magazine sous forme d'articles. Très critique à l'égard des économistes capitalistes du XVIIIe et du XIXe siècle, c'est un précurseur de l'économie sociale.