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Utopia finale Part 1- “No Unnecessary Labor”
However, there are many things in the commonwealth of Utopia that I rather wish, than hope, to see followed in our governments. This is the final sentence of Utopia. It mirrors my sentiments as well. I found several things that … Continue reading
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Initial Musings on Sir Thomas More’s Utopia
I am currently working my way through Sir Thomas More’s Utopia. I’m a third of the way through and I don’t know what the author’s conclusion will be. Is he fer or agin it? Does he believe this ideal society … Continue reading
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Tagged character, compliance, compromise, corruption, institutional issues, integrity, Jack, obsequiousness, Thomas More, truth, Utopia
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