Interpreting Thomas More's Utopia

The proceedings of a symposium commemorating the 450th anniversary of Thomas More's death and the 50th anniversary of his canonization, Interpreting Thomas More's Utopia presents four leading Morean scholars on various aspects central to understanding More's masterpiece. An introduction by Governor Mario M. Cuomo in which he assesses More's influence on his career in public life precedes this stimulating discussion.

The contributions, in order of appearance, are "A Personal Appreciation" by Mario M. Cuomo, "The Argument of Utopia" by George M. Logan, "The Key to Nowhere: Pride and Utopia" by Thomas I. White, "Utopia and Martyrdom" by Germain Marc'hadour, and "The Idea of Utopia from Hesiod to John Paul II" by John C. Olin.

Author: John C. Olin
Publisher: Fordham University Press
Published: 01/01/1989
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.44d
ISBN: 9780823212330

About the Author

John C. Olin was Professor Emeritus of History at Fordham University.