Utopia by Saint Thomas More

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Author More, Thomas, Saint, 1478-1535
Title Utopia
Note Reading ease score: 57.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Utopia" by Saint Thomas More is a philosophical work written in the early 16th century. The text is presented as a fictional dialogue in which the character Raphael Hythloday describes an ideal society on the fictional island of Utopia. This book delves into topics such as political theory, social structures, and the nature of justice, aiming to explore the concept of an ideal community. The opening of "Utopia" introduces readers to key figures, particularly the protagonist Raphael Hythloday, a traveler and philosopher who recounts his adventures and insights about various nations, including the peculiarities and virtues of Utopia itself. More frames the narrative as a correspondence between himself and his friend Peter Giles, setting the stage for Hythloday's discussions on governance and societal flaws. From the outset, themes of justice, morality, and societal critique emerge as Hythloday expresses both his contempt for contemporary political practices and his vision of a more equitable society, offering a thought-provoking examination of the complexities involved in achieving an ideal state. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism
Subject Utopias -- Early works to 1800
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EBook-No. 26971
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Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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