Utopia, Saint Thomas More

Utopia

Saint Thomas More

Level
C1
Words
43,524
Chapters
10
First published
1516
Reading time
about 5 hours
Translation
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In this philosophical work, a fictional traveler, Raphael Hythloday, describes the island of Utopia, where society is organized on rational principles: common property, religious tolerance, and an emphasis on education. The book critiques contemporary European politics and offers a vision of an ideal state. Written in clear Latin, it is a foundational text of political thought. Its structured arguments and conceptual vocabulary are beneficial for advanced learners.

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