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In Utopia, Thomas More constructs a fictional society to critique the political, social, and economic flaws of 16th-century Europe. Through a dialogue between fictionalized versions of himself and the traveler Raphael Hythloday, More presents an imagined island where communal ownership, religious tolerance, and rational governance create a harmonious society. By contrasting this utopian vision with the corruption of contemporary European states, More challenges readers to reflect on justice, inequality, and the possibility of social reform.
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More sets the stage with a philosophical discussion in Antwerp, where he meets Hythloday, who recounts his travels and observations of various governments. Hythloday describes the island of Utopia, where the citizens share property, abolish money, and elect officials based on merit. Their six-hour workdays, emphasis on education, and absence of private wealth create a balanced and efficient society. More presents these details with a tone of skepticism, inviting readers to question whether such a system could function in reality.
The book critiques European practices such as capital punishment for theft, the enclosure of land, and the abuse of power by the ruling classes. While Utopia offers an idealized alternative, it also highlights the tension between theory and practice, idealism and pragmatism. More doesn’t endorse the Utopian model outright but uses it to provoke debate about reform and the moral responsibilities of governments and individuals. His blend of satire, political theory, and social commentary continues to inspire discussions about the nature of an ideal society.
Numbered Audiobooks: 400
Number of Unique Covers: 100
Number of 1:1 Covers: 33
The Listener
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The Teller
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The Inquisitive Merchant
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The Conversation
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The City of Questions
12 Unique Designs x 1 Numbered Audiobooks = 12 NFT Audiobooks Audiobook Numbers 21 - 32 (3.00% of Supply)
The Utopian Paradise
11 Unique Designs x 1 Numbered Audiobooks = 11 NFT Audiobooks Audiobook Numbers 10 - 20 (2.75% of Supply)
The New Dawn
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Thomas More (1478–1535) was an English lawyer, philosopher, statesman, and humanist scholar best known for his work Utopia, published in 1516. A key figure of the Northern Renaissance, More served as a counselor to King Henry VIII and was appointed Lord Chancellor of England in 1529. He was a devout Catholic and famously opposed the king's separation from the Catholic Church and the establishment of the Church of England. His refusal to accept Henry VIII as Supreme Head of the Church led to hi… Read More
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In Utopia, Thomas More constructs a fictional society to critique the political, social, and economic flaws of 16th-century Europe. Through a dialogue between fictionalized versions of himself and the traveler Raphael Hythloday, More presents an imagined island where communal ownership, religious tolerance, and rational governance create a harmonious society. By contrasting this utopian vision with the corruption of contemporary European states, More challenges readers to reflect on justice, inequality, and the possibility of social reform.
Description
More sets the stage with a philosophical discussion in Antwerp, where he meets Hythloday, who recounts his travels and observations of various governments. Hythloday describes the island of Utopia, where the citizens share property, abolish money, and elect officials based on merit. Their six-hour workdays, emphasis on education, and absence of private wealth create a balanced and efficient society. More presents these details with a tone of skepticism, inviting readers to question whether such a system could function in reality.
The book critiques European practices such as capital punishment for theft, the enclosure of land, and the abuse of power by the ruling classes. While Utopia offers an idealized alternative, it also highlights the tension between theory and practice, idealism and pragmatism. More doesn’t endorse the Utopian model outright but uses it to provoke debate about reform and the moral responsibilities of governments and individuals. His blend of satire, political theory, and social commentary continues to inspire discussions about the nature of an ideal society.
Numbered Audiobooks: 400
Number of Unique Covers: 100
Number of 1:1 Covers: 33
The Listener
20 Unique Designs
x 7 Numbered Audiobooks
= 140 NFT Audiobooks
Audiobook Numbers 260 - 399
(35.00% of Supply)
The Teller
18 Unique Designs
x 6 Numbered Audiobooks
= 108 NFT Audiobooks
Audiobook Numbers 152 - 259
(27.00% of Supply)
The Inquisitive Merchant
16 Unique Designs
x 5 Numbered Audiobooks
= 80 NFT Audiobooks
Audiobook Numbers 72 - 151
(20.00% of Supply)
The Conversation
13 Unique Designs
x 3 Numbered Audiobooks
= 39 NFT Audiobooks
Audiobook Numbers 33 - 71
(9.75% of Supply)
The City of Questions
12 Unique Designs
x 1 Numbered Audiobooks
= 12 NFT Audiobooks
Audiobook Numbers 21 - 32
(3.00% of Supply)
The Utopian Paradise
11 Unique Designs
x 1 Numbered Audiobooks
= 11 NFT Audiobooks
Audiobook Numbers 10 - 20
(2.75% of Supply)
The New Dawn
10 Unique Designs
x 1 Numbered Audiobooks
= 10 NFT Audiobooks
Audiobook Numbers 0 - 9
(2.50% of Supply)
Details
Publisher : Book.io
First Publication Date : 1516
Author : Thomas More
Genres: Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Political Philosophy, Satire, Science Fiction, Social Commentary
Narrator : Ruth Golding
Duration : 05h 59m 00s
Language : English
Format : DEA (Decentralized Encrypted Asset)
Read On : Book.io eReader dApp
Cover Art : Includes 4K hi-resolution book cover
Cardano Policy ID : 4714cca5ec0263b682476a15905bc994fa53b1d61c8bde8f056f103d
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Thomas More
Thomas More (1478–1535) was an English lawyer, philosopher, statesman, and humanist scholar best known for his work Utopia, published in 1516. A key figure of the Northern Renaissance, More served as a counselor to King Henry VIII and was appointed Lord Chancellor of England in 1529. He was a devout Catholic and famously opposed the king's separation from the Catholic Church and the establishment of the Church of England. His refusal to accept Henry VIII as Supreme Head of the Church led to hi… Read More
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