Bücher von Thomas More

In this timeless classic, "Utopia," Thomas More presents a fascinating exploration of an ideal society. Translated by Gilbert Burnet, this thought-provoking narrative delves into the structure of a perfect community on the fictional island of Utopia. More's work challenges readers with its insightful reflections on justice, governance, and societal norms. A cornerstone of political philosophy and social critique, "Utopia" remains a compelling read for those seeking to understand the complexities of creating a just and equitable society.

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In Utopia, Thomas More gives us a traveller's account of a newly-discovered island where the inhabitants enjoy a social order based on natural reason and justice, and human fulfilment is open to all. As the traveller describes the island, a bitter contrast is drawn between this rational society and the practices of Europe. How can the philosopher reform his society? In his discussion, More takes up a question first raised by Plato and which is still a challenge in the contemporary world. In the

" Henry VIII., the unconquered King of England, a prince adorned with all the virtues that become a great monarch, having some differences of no small consequence with Charles the most serene Prince of Castile, sent me into Flanders, as his ambassador, for treating and composing matters between them. I was colleague and companion to that incomparable man CuthbertTonstal, whom the King, with such universal applause, lately made Master of the Rolls; but of whom I will say nothing; not because I fear that the testimony of a friend will be suspected, but rather because his learning and virtues are too great for me to do them justice, and so well known, that they need not my commendations, unless I would, according to the proverb, ¿Show the sun with a lantern.¿ Those that were appointed by the Prince to treat with us, met us at Bruges, according to agreement; they were all worthy men. The Margrave of Bruges was their head, and the chief man among them; but he that was esteemed the wisest, and that spoke for the rest, was George Temse, the Provost of Casselsee: both art and nature had concurred to make him eloquent: he was very learned in the law; and, as he had a great capacity, so, by a long practice in affairs, he was very dexterous at unravelling them. After we had several times met, without coming to an agreement, they went to Brussels for some days, to know the Prince¿s pleasure; and, since our business would admit it, I went to Antwerp. While I was there, among many that visited me, there was one that was more acceptable to me than any other, Peter Giles, born at Antwerp,whoisamanofgreathonour, and of a good rank in his town, though less than he deserves; for I do not know if there be anywhere to be found a more learned and a better bred young man; for as he is both a very worthy and a very knowing person, so he is so civil to all men, so particularly kind to his friends, and so full of candour and affection, that there is not, perhaps, above one or two anywhere to be found, that is in all respects so perfect a friend: he is extraordinarily modest, there is no artifice in him, and yet no man has more of a prudent simplicity. His conversation was so pleasant and so innocently cheerful, that his company in a great measure lessened any longings to go back to my country, and to my wife and children, which an absence of four months had quickened very much...."

" homas More à Pierre Gilles, salut !Ce n¿est pas sans quelque honte, très cher Pierre Gilles, que je vous en- voie ce petit livre sur la république d¿Utopie après vous l¿avoir fait at- tendre près d¿une année, alors que certainement vous comptiez le recevoir dans les six semaines. Vous saviez en effet que, pour le rédiger, j¿étais dispensé de tout effort d¿invention et de composition, n¿ayant qüà répéter ce qüen votre compagnie j¿avais entendu exposer par Raphaël. Je n¿avais pas davantage à soigner la forme, car ce discours ne pouvait avoir été travaillé, ayant été improvisé au dépourvu par un homme qui, au surplus, vous le savez également, connaît le latin moins bien que le grec. Plus ma rédaction se rapprocherait de sa familière simplicité, plus elle se rapprocherait aussi de l¿exactitude, qui doit être et qui est mon seul souci en cette affaire. Toutes les circonstances, je le reconnais, mon cher Pierre, m¿ont donc facilité le travail au point qüil ne m¿en est guère resté. Assurément, s¿il m¿avait fallu inventer ce qui suit ou le mettre en forme, un homme, même intelligent, même instruit, aurait eu besoin de temps et d¿étude. Qüon m¿eût demandé une relation non seulement exacte mais encore élégante, jamais je n¿y aurais suffi, quelque temps, quelque zèle que j¿y eusse mis."

In The Four Last Things, More prescribes frequent meditation on Death, Judgment, Pain and Joy in order to combat the spiritual diseases of pride, covetousness, lust, anger, gluttony, envy and sloth.The Supplication of Souls is More's vigorous, humorous, and artful defense of one of the flashpoints of the Reformation: the Catholic dogma of Purgatory. It is his devastating response to a defamatory political tract that claimed that the greed and corruption of English clergymen stemmed from their insistence on being paid to pray for the dead.

A utopia typically describes an imaginary community or society that possesses highly desirable or nearly perfect qualities for its members. It was coined by Sir Thomas More for his book Utopia, describing a fictional island society in the New World. However, it may also denote an intentional community. In common parlance, the word or its adjectival form may be used synonymously with "impossible", "far-fetched" or "deluded". Hypothetical utopias focus on-amongst other things-equality, in such categories as economics, government and justice, with the method and structure of proposed implementation varying based on ideology. Lyman Tower Sargent argues that the nature of a utopia is inherently contradictory because societies are not homogeneous and have desires which conflict and therefore cannot simultaneously be satisfied.

The Utopia of Sir Thomas More - in Latin from the edition of March 1518, and in English from the 1st ed. of Ralph Robynson's translation in 1551 is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1895.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Ideal Commonwealths - Plutarch's Lycurgus More's Utopia, Bacon's New Atlantis, Campanella's City of the Sun and a Fragment of Hall's Mundus alter et idem is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1893.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

In Utopia, Thomas More gives us a traveller's account of a newly-discovered island where the inhabitants enjoy a social order based on natural reason and justice, and human fulfilment is open to all. As the traveller describes the island, a bitter contrast is drawn between this rational society and the practices of Europe. How can the philosopher reform his society? In his discussion, More takes up a question first raised by Plato and which is still a challenge in the contemporary world. In the

Utopia (1516) is a work of political satire by Thomas More. Published in Latin while More was serving as Privy Counsellor under King Henry VIII, the text is stylized as a true account of a new civilization discovered in the New World by traveler Raphael Hythlodaeus. While there have been varying interpretations of Utopia over the centuries, it is most consistently regarded as a work of political philosophy in the tradition of Plato's Republic that satirizes European society by contrast with the laws and traditions of the Utopian people. "The island of Utopia is in the middle two hundred miles broad, and holds almost at the same breadth over a great part of it, but it grows narrower towards both ends. Its figure is not unlike a crescent." For centuries, Utopia has been seen as an essential work of Renaissance humanism for its vision of a just and highly organized political system characterized by the abolition of private property, communal values, full employment, and free accessible healthcare. While scholars have long debated whether More envisioned his Utopia as a positive representation of society or as merely an unattainable vision of life on earth, his work remains an essential contribution to political discourse that continues to inform readers today. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Thomas More's Utopia is a classic work of English literature reimagined for modern readers.

Utopia Or The Happy Republic, A Philosophical Romance: To Which Is Added, The New Atlantis (1852) is a book written by Thomas More, a prominent philosopher and statesman of the sixteenth century. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part being a fictional account of a perfect society called Utopia. The second part is an account of a fictional island called Bensalem, which is depicted as a utopian society.In the first part, More describes the society of Utopia, which is a place where there is no private property, no money, and no social class distinctions. The people of Utopia live in communal houses and work together to provide for the common good. The society is governed by a group of elected officials who are responsible for making decisions for the community.In the second part, More describes the society of Bensalem, which is a place where science and technology are highly valued. The people of Bensalem are known for their advanced knowledge in various fields, including medicine, agriculture, and navigation. The society is governed by a group of wise men who are responsible for making decisions for the community.Overall, Utopia Or The Happy Republic, A Philosophical Romance: To Which Is Added, The New Atlantis (1852) is a thought-provoking book that explores the concept of a utopian society. More's writing is insightful and imaginative, and his descriptions of the two societies are both fascinating and thought-provoking. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, politics, or social issues.With An Analysis Of Platö¿¿¿¿¿¿s Republic, And Copious Notes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.