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Utopia

by Thomas More
Utopia
Utopia

Visionary Renaissance critique on society and ideals.

Thomas More's "Utopia" speaks to the dreamer in you who envisions a society not governed by greed but by common welfare and natural law. Its thoughtful dissection of societal constructs juxtaposed with philosophical ideals makes it a seminal piece for anyone intrigued by the interplay of politics, philosophy, and human nature. Engage with More's narrative and reflect on the perennial quest for the perfect society.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Utopia

by Thomas More
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ISBN: 9781853264740
Authors: Thomas More
Publisher: Fisicalbook
Date of Publication: 2012-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: Philosophy, Dystopia, Science Fiction, Classics, Speculative Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.55
(rated by 82067 readers)

Description

More's Utopia is a complex, innovative and penetrating contribution to political thought, culminating in the famous 'description' of the Utopians, who live according to the principles of natural law, but are receptive to Christian teachings, who hold all possessions in common, and view gold as worthless. Drawing on the ideas of Plato, St Augustine and Aristotle, Utopia was to prove seminal in its turn, giving rise to the genres of utopian and dystopian prose fiction whose practitioners include Sir Francis Bacon, H.G. Wells, Aldous Huxley and George Orwell. At once a critique of the social consequences of greed and a meditation on the personal cost of entering public service, Utopia dramatises the difficulty of balancing the competing claims of idealism and pragmatism, and continues to invite its readers to become participants in a compelling debate concerning the best state of a commonwealth.
 

Visionary Renaissance critique on society and ideals.

Thomas More's "Utopia" speaks to the dreamer in you who envisions a society not governed by greed but by common welfare and natural law. Its thoughtful dissection of societal constructs juxtaposed with philosophical ideals makes it a seminal piece for anyone intrigued by the interplay of politics, philosophy, and human nature. Engage with More's narrative and reflect on the perennial quest for the perfect society.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.