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otterball's review against another edition
4.0
hard hard hard to get through but very interesting philosophically. i really do love that humans have always (at least since the 16th century when this was written) used fictional worlds to point out problems with our own. why not be better?
amberans's review against another edition
1.0
Lost braincells reading this glorification of communism. The story only started halfway through and was very boring. The first part was meant as build-up, I think? Describing why the book was released and how all the author's friends wanted to know the story. The second part was the actual description of Utopia and how Utopians handle specific subjects like slavery, property (or the lack there of), war, travel etc. It was quite descriptive, but not in a good way. It read like a summary would read or a science article. Wouldn’t read it again. Very slowpaced as well. Took me hours to get through the 122 pages that is this book.
Actually, on having to read this for a second time I understood most of the writing, still wasn't a fan though
Actually, on having to read this for a second time I understood most of the writing, still wasn't a fan though
dlisa's review against another edition
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
trifleneurotic's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.25
A important work, from 1516 no less. Not to be tasted, but "chewed and digested" as Bacon would say. The author not only wishes us to compare actual societies against an ideal one, but if a more "communal" could even come to exist from purposeful human agency. In this American election year, it's all the more important to ask what kind of society we want & why. Not an easy read. But like most difficult tasks, it pays dividends. Recommended.
brerasterne's review against another edition
"Philosophers have no place in the counsel of kings" kinda slapped
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery and Violence
tlevans's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
drako1357's review against another edition
4.0
Utopía, escrita por Thomas More en 1516, es una obra fundamental que invita a la reflexión sobre la sociedad, la política y la naturaleza humana. A través del Rafael Hitlodeo, More presenta una visión de una sociedad ideal situada en una isla ficticia, donde la propiedad es común y la vida se organiza de manera equitativa y racional.
Uno de los mayores logros de la obra es su capacidad para cuestionar las normas y valores de la Europa de su tiempo. La crítica a la corrupción, la guerra y la desigualdad social resuena aún hoy. La estructura del texto, que combina elementos de ficción con un análisis social agudo, mantiene al lector cautivado y lo incita a cuestionar su propia realidad.
Sin embargo, la utopía presentada también tiene sus limitaciones. Algunos aspectos, como la falta de individualidad y la rigidez de ciertas normas, pueden parecer restrictivos y poco realistas. A veces, el idealismo de More puede chocar con la complejidad de la naturaleza humana, lo que plantea dudas sobre la viabilidad de su visión.
Uno de los mayores logros de la obra es su capacidad para cuestionar las normas y valores de la Europa de su tiempo. La crítica a la corrupción, la guerra y la desigualdad social resuena aún hoy. La estructura del texto, que combina elementos de ficción con un análisis social agudo, mantiene al lector cautivado y lo incita a cuestionar su propia realidad.
Sin embargo, la utopía presentada también tiene sus limitaciones. Algunos aspectos, como la falta de individualidad y la rigidez de ciertas normas, pueden parecer restrictivos y poco realistas. A veces, el idealismo de More puede chocar con la complejidad de la naturaleza humana, lo que plantea dudas sobre la viabilidad de su visión.