Utopia
Utopia is a book on political philosophy written by Thomas More in Latin and published in 1516. It is considered one of the most important political texts of its time and one of the creators of the utopian fiction genre.
The book details the report made by a sailor on the island of Utopia, which is organized and has a social order very different from what existed at the time. Utopia means "nowhere" in Greek.
There, all men were equal except the slaves. Private property does not exist, so there is also no greed, need or avarice. All people work for the common good and no ruler is too powerful to impose his will.
This social organization collided head-on with the monarchies of the time in Europe. In fact, it presents some ideas more typical of socialism or communism.
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- Pages
- 108
- Reading time
- 3 hours 39 minutes
- Pace
- Intermediate
- First published
- 1516
- Language
- Latin
- Downloads
- 2,866
510 years later, still timely
Why Read Utopia in 2026?
A traveler describes a flawless island to critique his own world. More turns thought experiment into political satire and civic challenge.
Today's connection
Essential background for debates on work, property, and the common good—an invitation to redesign rather than escape.
Island as mirror
Elsewhere reflects here.
Justice imagined
Institutions under the lamp.
Design thinking
Policies as prototypes.
These collections include Utopia
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Thomas More
Utopia as a question; law work and fairness tested by design not wish.
