Utopia

Sir Thomas More (1478–1535) was a renowned English statesman, humanist philosopher, and author, best remembered for his 1516 book 'Utopia'. Born in London, More rose to prominence as a lawyer and later served under King Henry VIII. His 'Utopia' is a seminal work in Western literature and philosophy, where More coined the term 'utopia' to describe an ideal society on an imaginary island, discussing...