Utopia

Utopia is a philosophical work by Sir Thomas More, published in 1516, describing an ideal society on a fictional island. The book presents a dialogue where More’s character learns about Utopia, a place with no private property, religious tolerance, free education, and a strong sense of community. The capital city, Amaurot, symbolizes order and rational governance. Utopia critiques the social, political, and economic issues of 16th-century Europe by contrasting them with a seemingly perfect society. The term “utopia” has since come to represent any visionary system or ideal world that is highly desirable, yet often unattainable in reality.