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Thomas More Utopian Society

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The idea of a “utopia” is a description of a perfect society, something without any flaws and all people within it live in perfect harmony. In Thomas More’s work Utopia, he depicts a “perfect society” as told by his friend Raphael Hythloday who was an experienced traveler. He tells of Utopia to be an island located in the new world, and then proceeds to give very thorough details about the ideals and lifestyle of the city. Throughout his piece, More describes this Utopia in comparison with the current European society of his own day. With each chapter and summary of the ideals or customs of the Utopians, More seems to favor the Utopian society over his own (hence him titling his work Utopia). He quotes: “I freely confess there are many things
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