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Artistic Utopias, 2007.
An analysis of various artistic depictions of utopia from the past and present.
2,634 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper discusses the portrayal of utopia in art, whether it be literature, architecture or the fine arts. The paper presents examples of many types of depictions of utopia throughout history. The paper suggests that there is a new utopian revolutionary art where artists collaborate with the people of a community to restate their own history as the surroundings inspire them.
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"Cuban artists currently have opened "Contemporary Art from Cuba: Irony and Survival on the Utopian Island" with a range of artists exhibiting from 24 to 39, at the ASA Museum at the University of Arizona, an art museum known for exhibiting work experimental in content, form or presentation. These artists show they are disillusioned with the socialist Revolution, yet they remain loyal Cubans."
"Land artists, who create monumental sculptures, perhaps are those most successful in living out their utopian ideals in large scale, such as Michael Heizer, who has spent three decades creating a huge collection of truncated pyramids in the Nevada desert, Charles Ross, who has a subterranean Stonehenge for the space age in New Mexico and Christo, who has tried to wrap up the world like a present."
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Urban Utopias in the 20th Century, 2006.
This paper explores two of the three 'urban utopias' described in Robert Fishman's "Utopias in the Twentieth Century" as envisioned by Frank Lloyd Wright and Ebenezer Howard.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 57.95
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This paper details the vision of a perfect society as proposed by Frank Lloyd Wright and Ebenezer Howard, both considered revolutionary thinkers of their time. This paper focuses on two of the three 'urban utopias' detailed in "Utopias of the Twentieth Century" written by Robert Fishman. Wright's vision of Broadacre City was to create small pockets of low-density development, reducing populations in major urban areas, whereas Howard's Garden City was planned to be an estate embracing an area of 6,000 acres. The writer of this paper also examines how Wright and Howard's visions influenced contemporary society and contends that evidence of their ideas can still be seen all over the world. This paper also discusses how both disagreed on many issues yet held similar views in their plans for the ideal city.
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"Broadacre City"
"The Garden City"
Conclusion
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"Suburbs generally could be said to have little or no meaning. Many of them are purely bedroom communities, with few businesses, perhaps a branch of the local bank. Many do not have economies that could support them. People who live in the commute as much as an hour and a half each way to their place of work on a daily basis. One's car becomes more of a home environment than any other place. Energy consumption in the U.S. due to the availability of cheap energy is through the roof, most of it provided by fossil fuel, not the least of the culprits is the automobile."
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Utopias in Children's Literature, 2007.
An analysis of theme and purpose in children's literature, using "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift, "The Giver" by Lois Lowry, and the cartoon "The Smurfs" as examples.
773 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper examines utopias in children's literature in the stories "Gulliver's Travels" by Jonathan Swift, "The Giver" by Lois Lowry, and the cartoon "The Smurfs". It explains how utopias have been created by the authors, in these stories, in order to explore the benefits and negative aspects of utopian life. The writer describes each of these three utopias in the stories. The writer further suggests that what may appear to be a utopia on the surface can be quite ugly when all of the implications are pondered, and when it is realized what has to be given up in terms of individuality and freedom in order to establish a rigidly controlled society. The writer concludes that all of these fictional utopias present moral themes important for children to learn, but also present deeper implications for adults to reflect upon.
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"Reading and analyzing Gulliver's Travels, The Giver, and The Smurfs indicates that the basic purpose of these children's story utopias is the same, for they are meant to provide an easy, trouble-free existence for the inhabitants. The basic needs of daily life are well taken care of by established authorities, everything is meticulously planned, and dangers never arise. For children, these utopian environments are emotionally comforting, while providing a way of teaching morality and the importance of cooperating with others."
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Utopias And Dystopias, 2002.
Compares two visions of society.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 7 sources, $ 47.95
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Compares two visions of society. Based on Thomas More's "Utopia" and George Orwell's novel "1984." More's Utopia as example of what society ought to be. Orwell's dystopia as an example of what society might become. Contrasts the governments depicted in each work. Nature of European society of More's time. Orwell's depiction of a society rules by government thought control.
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"The distinction between a utopia and a dystopia is often in the eye of the beholder, for what some see as working, others see as failing. Thomas More in his Utopia suggests what society ought to be, while George Orwell in 1984 warns about what society might become. Some aspects of the forms of government depicted by the two are similar, but the emphasis given these issues by their authors are different.
Sir Thomas More, is probably best known for his confrontation with King Henry VIII, for which he lost his life. He was a statesman as well as a political and social philosopher. His most famous work is his Utopia, a book in which he created his version of a perfect society and gave his name to such conceptions ever after as "utopias." The word is of Greek origin, a play on the Greek word eutopos, meaning good ..."
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Self-mastery, Utopias and "Robinson Crusoe", 2006.
An essay examining Daniel Defoe's depiction of what is necessary to build a utopian society in his novel, "Robinson Crusoe".
1,611 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper explains how Daniel Defoe's novel, "Robinson Crusoe", uses the tale of a shipwrecked soldier to criticize the society in which he lived, show what is necessary for the formation of a utopian society and discuss the benefits of self-mastery.
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"In describing the process used to achieve self-mastery, Defoe gives symbolism to the objects that surround Crusoe and support the idea of the creation of a utopian environment. The island's newly cultivated barley and corn, which Crusoe calls a "prodigy of Nature" (Defoe 80), are symbolic of the spiritual and emotional growth that is taking place within the character. Of course, these grains, however, also serve as a main source of food for Crusoe. The idea of the island and Crusoe living together and giving to one another in harmony fully supports the idea of a utopian society in which humans can develop their abilities. It is at this point in the book that Crusoe realizes that he can depend upon himself in order to survive. Furthermore, at this point, Crusoe also realizes that his "misfortune" of becoming stranded on an island is actually a blessing (Defoe 66)."
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Race, Ethnicity, and Utopia, 2005.
A look at the topic of utopia in literature and how utopia deals with problems of racism and ethnic differences.
3,019 words (approx. 12.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 88.95
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This essay deals with the way that race is an issue in three modern utopian or distopian art pieces, David Brin?s "Kiln People", the recent movie release of "Lord of the Rings", and the "Star Trek" television series. The paper explains that these three sources have been selected because all three of them are among the most popular of recent works in their respective genres, and each presents a strong utopian vision which, on the surface, is devoid of racism and may even present anti-racist messages, but at its center actually deals with serious issues of race and ethnicity.
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"Even before Moore, though, philosophers such as Plato created imaginary societies that showed the problems and the potential of the world. The earliest Utopias were probably places like Plato?s Republic, which while not overtly racist did include stratification into slaves and masters and a ?myth? that different people were born of essentially different qualities . Writing about Utopia was resumed seriously during the Renaissance, as interest in ideal government and long-lost cultures was renewed. (Donough) It became extremely prominent as a form of fiction, in addition to being philosophical, during the Victorian age and through the early 1900s. This was when science fiction was first being pioneered by people like Jules Verne and H.G. Wells, (Wagner) and they were among the first to integrate Utopian and Dystopian story-lines into their fiction. For example, Well?s The Time Machine, includes a very Dystopian idea of the future in which all humans are split into two competing and incomplete races."
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Plato's "Republic" and More's "Utopia", 2002.
A comparison of Plato's "Republic" and Thomas More's "Utopia".
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This paper compares aspects of Plato" Republic" and More's "Utopia", including political systems, economic systems, societal responsibilities and communications. The author also discusses the pros and cons of each Utopia.
Each utopia has fundamental ways to keep society from
degenerating. Their economic system, communications,
societal responsibilities, and political systems show how
they try to do this.
Communications: Each utopia has a different stance on
communicating with the outside world.
Societal Responsibility: Each utopia provides a different
way to produce the desired effect of having each
member of society provided for.
Political System: Leaders of each utopia are chosen
through different means.
Most attractive aspects of each utopia.
Least attractive aspects of each utopia.
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"People complain most about economics, their ability to communicate, their responsibilities to society, and who is leading them. Both Plato and More attempt to solve the problems within these categories. They create societies in which these problems, according to them, are solved, so that the societies will run smoothly, and the citizens will remain happy. The two authors create differing societies; societies that are easy to compare and contrast as to their usefulness. Each society, because they do differ, contain both attractions to it, as well as things that would disenfranchise citizens."
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?Utopia?, 2002.
A review of Thomas More's "Utopia" on his ideal society.
3,952 words (approx. 15.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 107.95
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This paper examines how Thomas More in "Utopia" presents a view of human nature which is far more positive than negative. It looks at how More shows that human nature can be altered by altering the environment and if the environment is improved, meaning socially, politically and economically, then the behavior of human beings will be improved, bringing out the best in human nature. It analyzes how many other fictional "utopias", such as "1984" and "Brave New World", are more intent on critiquing the attempts to perfect humanity and human society and demonstrating the dangers and ultimate destructiveness of those efforts. It shows how More, on the other hand, believes in his utopia and the betterment of humanity and human behavior through the manipulation of the social environment and how unlike most other utopian writers, is not cynical about human nature and is not skeptical about efforts to bring out the best in that nature.
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"To be fair to More, he himself recognized that his utopia was not likely to be manifested in the real world. He notes in the final lines of the work that his utopia is regrettably more a wish than a possibility in his own time: "I freely confess that in the Utopian commonwealth there are many features that in our own societies I would like rather than expect to see" (More 111). The question of More's view of human nature, and his general optimism about the positive social nurturing which could bring out the best in that nature, is a question of virtue. How good is man as he is, and hoe good could he be made if society encouraged goodness rather than acquisitiveness, fear, greed, envy, jealousy, selfishness, etc.? The heart of More's utopia with respect to virtue is the argument that virtue--that is, virtue as the goodness, rationality, generosity, and compassion of humanity--is encouraged and nurtured under a just political system."
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"Utopia" by Sir Thomas More, 2001.
This paper analyzes the book "Utopia" by Sir Thomas More
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This paper compares Sir Thomas More's 2 works of "Utopia" and "United States". Both works together were commonly known as "Utopia" . It discusses the historical significance of "Utopia" and its attitude towards religion and compares how these ideas are parallel to the situation today.
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"In Sir Thomas More?s book commonly known as Utopia, More presents an ideal society, which includes his idealized view of how religion might be practiced in such a perfect country.
"It is not possible to examine his view of the perfect religion without considering the times he lived in. Bork (1999) cited some interesting parallels between More?s era and the current one. More saw the common view of what was right and proper crumbling, particularly in the realm of religion. The Catholic Church to which More was devoted was being assailed on several sides. First Martin Luther challenged many of its core beliefs, and then Henry VIII, whom More was sworn to serve, formed a separate Church of England. Tynedale had produced a new translation of the Bible; church services could be held in English as well as in Latin; and the authority of the Catholic Church was being weakened (Philadelphia Society). Although the great majority of United States citizens today would reject the notion that there should be one, nationally recognized religion, many would see some similarities in our modern society and describe it as lacking a moral compass."
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"Utopia", 2004.
A comparative analysis of Thomas Moore's "Utopia" with Francis Bacon?s later version.
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This paper examines the two different versions of "Utopia", penned by Thomas Moore in 1516 and Francis Bacon a hundred years later. It explores how Moore and Bacon each wrote about the possibility of utopia from his own perspective, how each had an idea of what stood in the way of a better society, and how each constructed a framework they believed would enhance their world. It looks at how Moore built from the theories of Marx and Bacon from the successful experiment in freedom being applied in the American colonies. Both of these theories still exist today; however, one has demonstrated itself to be faulty; and the other is still on the road toward a prosperous utopia.
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"The second cornerstone of the economic and social prosperity which Bacon?s society enjoys is the widespread success of ocean bearing trade. The people have an elaborate system which keeps members at sea, seeking to trade and bring home treasures. At the time of Bacon?s writing, ocean going trade was the source of a nation?s ability to build wealth. The new world and been discovered, and by the mid 1600?s, ships were traveling back and forth between England and the America?s carrying gold, agricultural goods, and mountains of rare treasures which had never been seen in England. The increasing power of the ocean going vessels to find seemingly unending treasures through merchant voyages was extended into Bacon?s utopia. If small companies could increase wealth for small groups of people, then in his island nation, the entire nation could increase their wealth by a full commitment to the same."
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?Utopia?, 2006.
An analysis of Thomas More's "Utopia".
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper explores Thomas More's "Utopia," identifying the characteristics that he considered essential in order to obtain his vision of an ideal society. The paper also delves into the application and affect of More's Utopian society on the state of humanity at present. Given these analyses, the author of this paper posits that More's Utopia allowed humanity to realize its potential to achieve perfection. The paper shows how More's concept of Utopia enables humanity to transcend the limits and boundaries of life and the world that people live in, to create a purpose-driven life. This purposeful life, explains the paper, is the attainment of a state of perfection, i.e. the pursuit that seems infinite and impossible but is nonetheless instrumental in moving history and civilization forward.
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"What makes the concept of Utopia new and controversial during More's time is not so much about its nature of perfection, but rather, the introduction of the idea that humanity can go beyond its present state towards the establishment where social, intellectual, and cultural progress are achieved. Furthermore, the fact that progress and development can be achieved due to human society alone and not due to a metaphysical presence had introduced people to a new form of free or liberal thinking, where humanity is the sole determinant that motivated all civilizations that occurred throughout human history."
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?Utopia?, 2002.
A discussion of the cultural and historical contexts of Thomas More?s ?Utopia?.
2,660 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This paper reviews Thomas More?s "Utopia", a work that is a complex critique of sixteenth century northern European society. It examines how this critique is accomplished by way of postulating various ideal conditions that exist on an imaginary island called Utopia and how these conditions are contrasted with the conditions prevalent in the Europe of More?s day. It analyzes how one of these ideal concepts that Utopia gives us is the description of how perfection has been achieved, namely, through the eradication of pride ? the root of all evil in humankind. It examines this concept while being mindful of the socio-historical contexts of the sixteenth century.
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"By the beginning of the sixteenth century, the Renaissance was coming into its own in France, Germany, the Netherlands, and England (although it was waning in Italy), by way of humanist thinkers. These northern humanists are sometimes called ?Christian humanists? in that they believed that it was a human being?s privilege to seek happiness in this life, and that this true happiness was based on reason; however this happiness was only truly attained by divine grace. The northern Renaissance particularly focused on a program of practical reform in a wide rage of areas, including religion, education, and government. But there was an inherent tension in this position, since often these humanist reformers were also members of the political establishment ? in brief, most were courtiers."
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The Societal Relations in Thomas More's "Utopia", 2003.
This paper describes the different relationships between social groups, family and gender gaps in "Utopia".
2,270 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 70.95
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This paper explains how Thomas More's "Utopia" depicts an ideal society that we can correlate to our own life. This paper analyzes the relationships that make Utopia function and exist.
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"Sir Thomas More?s Utopia revolutionized the idea of a perfect nation. More created a state where money and property had no influence, and the welfare of each citizen was held to be of utmost importance. Religious toleration, domestic peace, and service to the state characterized ideals set by Utopus, founder of Utopia. More, a citizen of Tudor England, philosophized a state free of corruption and an insatiable greed for money. Utopia confirmed that a happy, organized state could exist and kings should strive to attain it. Sir Thomas More strove to rid Europe of all its evils and create a perfect civilization."
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Women and Feminism in "Utopia", 2002.
A discussion of the depiction of women in Sir Thomas More?s "Utopia".
2,157 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper reviews Sir Thomas More?s "Utopia", first published in 1516, which, through the narration of Raphael Hythloday, More?s mysterious traveler, describes a place called Utopia as a pagan communist city-state or polis governed by intellect and rationality. The book addresses such issues as religious pluralism, women?s rights, state-sponsored education, colonialism and justified warfare. In particular, through a literature review, it examines More?s standing on gender rights and privileges and how More?s obvious tolerance for women?s rights have influenced the progressive tactics of the feminist in the face of defeating the conservative bias of the modern world.
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"After analyzing the personal and political views contained in Utopia, recent feminist scholars have deciphered More?s application of inconsistencies into a progressive statement regarding gender rights and privileges. Upon citing certain resigned attitudes in Utopia pertaining to women?s equality, these scholars have come to the conclusion that women must thoroughly be encouraged to arm themselves, become professional and intellectual and chose their own husbands. Also, More?s obvious tolerance for women?s rights have influenced the progressive tactics of the feminist in the face of defeating the conservative bias of the modern world."
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"Utopia" by Sir Thomas More, 2006.
This paper reviews and analyzes the two books within Sir Thomas More's novel "Utopia" as well as his vision for an ideal European society.
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This paper examines both "Book I" and "Book II" from More's classic novel "Utopia" which together comprise a treatise on the European government. This paper gives a brief history of More's life and details his motivations for writing "Utopia" as well as his practice of including both fictional and non-fictional characters in his writings. "Book I" discusses the government's failings whereas "Book II" details a society that is structured to be free of these same failings. The writer of this paper contends that the individual characteristic of each book provides a contrast between the reality as perceived by the author and the ideal.
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"A marketplace is located in the middle of each city and all goods are free, with each family taking only what it needs. Crops are grown by the members of the community with everyone participating in their cultivation. Each community is required to produce at least an ample supply of goods for itself, and excesses are sent to places where there is a shortage. Philosophically, Utopians are taught to value work and virtue and to despise the traditional trappings of wealth, such as precious metals, which are relegated to the government and put to humble and decorative uses. Money is not a part of the economic system. Learning is greatly valued, and the population of Utopia is encouraged to use leisure time in intellectual pursuits."
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