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1) Utopia
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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...
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"I die the King's good servant, but God's first," declared Sir Thomas More from the scaffold upon his 1535 execution for treason. Condemned to death for his refusal to acknowledge Henry VIII as the Supreme Head of the Church of England, More spent his final months in the Tower of London, writing this message of hope in the face of suffering. The noted Renaissance humanist cast his work of political thought and spiritual reflection in the form of a...
3) Utopia
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Neste clássico que tem atraído a atenção de estudiosos e intrigado leitores desde a sua publicação no século XVI, Thomas More idealiza uma ilha onde não existe a propriedade privada nem o dinheiro, e onde o Estado se preocupa com a felicidade do povo e a organização da produção. Para o filósofo, seria a sociedade ideal. Uma das mais importantes obras de filosofia política de todos os tempos, a "Utopia" discorre sobre a contradição...
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Thomas More's 'The Collected Works' constitutes a seminal corpus that kindles the intellect and stirs the consciousness, furthering an understanding of Renaissance humanist literature. As an erudite composition with a diverse range of texts—from the socio-political critique in 'Utopia,' a trenchant satire revealing the stark contrast between an ideal society and real-world political establishments, to the rigorous historical analysis in 'The History...
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While Thomas More first coined the word utopia in his 1516 book of the same name, the concept of a near perfect society dates at least back to the period of classical antiquity. Plato's "The Republic" is often cited as one of earliest attempts at addressing just such a society. However in the 16th century Thomas More's work established itself as the most famous example of this genre of literature. More's "Utopia" is described as an idealized island...
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BookRix
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2019
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Utopia is a work of fiction and political philosophy by Thomas More. The book is a frame narrative primarily depicting a fictional island society and its religious, social and political customs.
There is no private property on Utopia, with goods being stored in warehouses and people requesting what they need. There are also no locks on the doors of the houses, which are rotated between the citizens every ten years. Agriculture is the most important...
There is no private property on Utopia, with goods being stored in warehouses and people requesting what they need. There are also no locks on the doors of the houses, which are rotated between the citizens every ten years. Agriculture is the most important...
7) Utopia: Tr
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Thomas More, a 16th century English lawyer, statesman, and philosopher, was one of the most controversial figures of his time. More opposed the Protestant reformation and denied the King's position as head of the Church of England. This act would ultimately lead to his trial for treason and execution. Despite his tragic downfall, he will forever be remembered for his pioneering work "Utopia." Thomas More first coined the word utopia in his 1516 book...
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Après avoir été interné à la Tour de Londres pendant seize mois, Thomas More, chancelier de Henry VIII, sera décapité le 6 juillet 1536. Il nous reste de cette captivité ses magnifiques correspondances notamment avec sa fille Meg: En toute bonne foi, Meg, j'espère que sa tendre pitié gardera ma pauvre âme sauve et me fera louer sa miséricorde. C'est pourquoi, ma très chère fille, que ton esprit ne se trouble de rien de ce qui pourrait...
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Découvrez le dernier écrit de Thomas More, alors emprisonné à la tour de Londres.
Lorsque Thomas More écrit ce livre, il vit sa propre passion avant son martyr. Il sait et accepte d'aller tout droit à l'échafaud par amour de son Seigneur qui est sa seule vérité et sa seule vraie liberté, par respect de sa conscience avec laquelle il ne peut transiger. Alors il contemple et médite la Passion, celle du Christ, pour y trouver sens, joie et...
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A utopia is an imagined community or society that possesses highly desirable or nearly perfect qualities for its citizens. The term was coined by Sir Thomas More for his 1516 book Utopia, describing a fictional island society in the south Atlantic Ocean off the coast of South America. The opposite of a utopia is a dystopia, which dominates the fictional literature. Dystopian fiction (sometimes combined with, but distinct from, apocalyptic fiction)...
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Andrii Ponomarenko
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2023
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Political science is the scientific study of politics. It is a social science dealing with systems of governance and power, and the analysis of political activities, political thought, political behavior, and associated constitutions and laws.
Contents:
Sun Tzu. The Art of War
Lao Tzu. Tao Te Ching
Plato. The Republic
Aristotle. The Athenian Constitution Marcus Aurelius. Meditations
Niccolo Machiavelli. The Prince
Thomas More. Utopia
Tommaso Campanella....
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BookRix
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2023
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A 52-week guide to building better habits in all aspects of your life! You'll find out how the entire process of making better habits works!
With everything going around you at work and home, it can be difficult to find the time to make the habits you need to become healthy and whole. Keeping habits can be even more difficult because you have so much pressure from outside sources.
What you need is a solid plan. Without a weekly plan, you...
With everything going around you at work and home, it can be difficult to find the time to make the habits you need to become healthy and whole. Keeping habits can be even more difficult because you have so much pressure from outside sources.
What you need is a solid plan. Without a weekly plan, you...