Bücher von Thomas More

What we can learn from a Renaissance nowhereIn 1516, a book was published in Latin with the enigmatic Greek-derived word as its title. Utopia--which could mean either "good-place" or "no-place"--gives a traveler's account of a newly discovered island somewhere in the New World where the inhabitants enjoy a social order based purely on natural reason and justice. As the traveler describes the harmony, prosperity, and equality found there, a dramatic contrast is drawn between the ideal community he portrays and the poverty, crime, and often frightening political conditions of 16th century Europe. Written by Sir Thomas More (1477-1535)--then a rising intellectual star of the Renaissance and ultimately the advisor and friend of Henry VIII who was executed for his devoutly Catholic opposition to the king--Utopia is as complex as its author.In the form of a Platonic dialogue, Utopia explores topics such as money, property, crime, education, religious tolerance, euthanasia, and feminism. Claimed as a paean to communism (Lenin had More's name inscribed on a statue in Moscow) as often as it has been seen as a defense of traditional medieval values, Utopia began the lineage of utopian thinkers who use storytelling to explore new possibilities for human society--and remains as relevant today as when it was written in Antwerp 500 years ago.* Explore the issues like feminism, euthanasia, and equality through Renaissance eyes* Early communist tract or a defense of medieval values? You decide.* Peer inside the enigmatic mind of the man who dared stand up to Henry VIII* Appreciate the postmodern possibilities of Platonic dialoguePart of the bestselling Capstone Classics series edited by Tom Butler-Bowdon, this edition features an introduction from writer, economist, and historian Niall Kishtainy.

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.

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

" 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.

Satire de la société de son époque, L¿Utopie est la célèbre ¿uvre de Thomas More écrite en 1516.Humaniste chrétien et ami d¿Erasme, il dénonce les égarements de l¿Eglise et de l¿Etat et imagine une société idéale, utopique afin de sauver l¿humanité et recréer le monde.Créée par Thomas More, l¿utopie signifie à la fois "lieu qui n'existe pas" et "lieu du bonheur", et pourrait donc signifier "lieu du bonheur qui n'existe pas".Un livre indispensable à tous ceux qui rêvent du bonheur ou qui veulent imposer leur idée du bonheur.

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 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.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

Thomas More's classic of political philosophy depicts an island society where all residents lives in harmony with one another.Published in 1516, Utopia sees Sir Thomas More advances many tenets of what he views to be a perfect society. His use of the word 'utopia' as the name of the harmonious island nation he writes about entered the popular vernacular, and is now used to describe any society where life is perfect for all of its inhabitants. More describes the social customs, means of transport, a lack of private property, trust between residents who do not lock their doors, a simple spartan lifestyle free of ostentation, a welfare state, free health care, a priesthood permitted to marry, and gender equality when it comes to matters of work. Those who commit crime are sentenced to slavery, with slaves also imported to carry out domestic duties in Utopia's households.