{"product_id":"utopia-by-thomas-more-rare-books","title":"Utopia by Thomas More [rare books]","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"341\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"341\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Utopia\" by Sir Thomas More is a foundational text in Western political and philosophical thought, first published in Latin in 1516. The book coined the term \u003cem data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"173\"\u003e\"utopia,\"\u003c\/em\u003e derived from Greek meaning “no place” or “nowhere,” to describe an ideal society that is perfect in law, politics, and social conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"655\" class=\"\"\u003eThe book is framed as a dialogue between More himself and a fictional character named Raphael Hythloday, a well-traveled sailor and philosopher. Hythloday recounts his visit to the island of Utopia, located somewhere in the New World, and describes in detail the island's social, political, and economic systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"697\" class=\"\"\u003eKey features of Utopian society include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"1421\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"834\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"834\" class=\"\"\u003eCommon ownership of property: There is no private property; all goods are stored in warehouses, and citizens take what they need.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"958\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"837\" data-end=\"958\" class=\"\"\u003eWork and productivity: Everyone works for six hours a day in agriculture and other trades, rotating duties regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"959\" data-end=\"1091\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1091\" class=\"\"\u003eEducation and rational religion: Education is universal, and religious tolerance is practiced (though atheism is discouraged).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1092\" data-end=\"1183\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1183\" class=\"\"\u003eNo lawyers: Laws are simple and citizens are expected to know and obey them directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1283\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1283\" class=\"\"\u003eEquality: Men and women are treated largely equally, although some patriarchal norms persist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1421\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1421\" class=\"\"\u003eGovernment: Utopia is governed by elected officials, with a highly structured, almost bureaucratic order based on merit and reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1649\" class=\"\"\u003eDespite its idealistic portrayal, the book is laced with irony and ambiguity. Some scholars argue that More intended \u003cem data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003eUtopia\u003c\/em\u003e as a satire, questioning whether a perfect society could ever be truly achievable or even desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1700\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1729\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1704\" data-end=\"1729\" class=\"\"\u003eLifespan: 1478–1535\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1758\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1758\" class=\"\"\u003eNationality: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1836\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1836\" class=\"\"\u003eProfession: Lawyer, philosopher, statesman, and later canonized saint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"2118\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1839\" data-end=\"1855\" class=\"\"\u003eMajor roles:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"2118\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1919\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1919\" class=\"\"\u003eServed as Lord Chancellor of England under King Henry VIII.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1922\" data-end=\"1990\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1924\" data-end=\"1990\" class=\"\"\u003eOpposed the Protestant Reformation and particularly Martin Luther.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2118\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1995\" data-end=\"2118\" class=\"\"\u003eRefused to recognize Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England, leading to his execution for treason in 1535.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2120\" data-end=\"2253\" class=\"\"\u003eMore was canonized by the Catholic Church in 1935 as a martyr. He is remembered for his intellectual rigor, wit, and moral integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45253240422586,"sku":"346X15F5T-Used","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/utop.jpg?v=1760980140","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/utopia-by-thomas-more-rare-books","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}