Thomas More
Utopia
Utopia
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Utopia is a political satire by Thomas More published in Latin during the reign of King Henry VIII. It is a work of political philosophy that satirizes European society by contrast with the laws and traditions of the Utopian people. The island of Utopia is described as a just and highly organized political system characterized by the abolition of private property, communal values, full employment, and free accessible healthcare.
Format: Hardback
Length: 100 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: West Margin Press
Utopia, a political satire penned by Thomas More in 1516, was published in Latin while he held the position of Privy Counsellor under King Henry VIII. Presented as a genuine account of a new civilization discovered in the New World by traveler Raphael Hythlodaeus, the text is stylized as a true narrative. Over the centuries, interpretations of Utopia have varied, but it is widely recognized as a work of political philosophy in the tradition of Plato's Republic. It employs satire to critique European society by contrasting it with the laws and traditions of the Utopian people.
The island of Utopia spans approximately two hundred miles in width, maintaining a relatively consistent breadth throughout much of its territory. However, it gradually narrows towards both ends. Its shape resembles a crescent.
For centuries, Utopia has been regarded as a cornerstone of Renaissance humanism, owing to its visionary portrayal of a just and highly organized political system. This system is characterized by the abolition of private property, the promotion of communal values, full employment, and free and accessible healthcare for all. Scholars have engaged in lengthy debates regarding whether More intended his Utopia as a positive representation of society or merely an unattainable ideal. Nonetheless, his work remains a significant contribution to political discourse, shaping the understanding and interpretation of political systems to this day.
Presented in a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Thomas More's Utopia is a classic work of English literature reimagined for contemporary readers.
Dimension: 203 x 127 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781513135465
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