Utopia

Thomas More

Sinossi

🌍 What if a perfect society could exist—free from greed, corruption, and inequality?

First published in 1516, Thomas More's Utopia is one of the most influential works of political philosophy and social commentary ever written. Presented as a dialogue, the book describes an imaginary island where justice, equality, and communal living replace the flaws of European society in More's time.

Blending satire and serious political thought, Utopia challenges readers to question the nature of government, property, religion, and morality. Is this vision a model for progress—or an impossible dream? For centuries, readers have debated whether More intended his work as an ideal to strive for or a critique of human folly.

🌟 Why this book matters:

A cornerstone of Western political thought.

The origin of the very word utopia.

A timeless reflection on power, society, and human aspiration.

Whether you are a student of philosophy, a lover of history, or simply curious about ideas that shaped the modern world, Utopia remains as provocative and relevant today as it was 500 years ago.

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Disponibile da: 22/08/2025.

Lunghezza di stampa: 155 pagine.

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