Ideal Commonwealths by Morley, Bacon, Campanella, Hall, More, and Plutarch
"Ideal Commonwealths" by Morley, Bacon, Campanella, Hall, More, and Plutarch is a collection of philosophical and political texts written in the late 19th century. This anthology delves into various envisionings of ideal societies, with notable contributions like Plutarch's "Lycurgus," More's "Utopia," Bacon's "New Atlantis," and Campanella's "City of the Sun." Each work presents unique perspectives on governance, virtue, and the role of individuals within a community. The opening of "Ideal Commonwealths" establishesthe context for these idealistic explorations, highlighting the influence of historical figures like Plato and the societal shifts that arose during the Renaissance period. It introduces key themes such as the quest for wisdom, the moral fabric of a state, and the importance of a well-structured government for achieving justice and harmony. The introduction also touches on the individual contributions of authors throughout history and their visions of a just society, setting the stage for the reader to engage with the political and philosophical discussions that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Editor | Morley, Henry, 1822-1894 |
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| Contributor | Bacon, Francis, 1561-1626 |
| Contributor | Campanella, Tommaso, 1568-1639 |
| Contributor | Hall, Joseph, 1574-1656 |
| Contributor | More, Thomas, Saint, 1478-1535 |
| Contributor | Plutarch, 46-120? |
| Title | Ideal Commonwealths |
| Contents | Plutarch's Lycurgus -- More's Utopia -- Bacon's New Atlantis -- Campanella's City of the Sun -- A Fragment of Hall's Mundus Alter et Idem |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team atwww.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 59.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HX: Social sciences: Socialism, Communism, Anarchism |
| Subject | Utopias |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18638 |
| Release Date | Jun 20, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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