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According to Raphael, why should he not enter into the service of a king?
According to Raphael, why should he not enter into the service of a king?
Raphael believes philosophy has no place in the councils of princes.
Raphael believes philosophy has no place in the councils of princes.
True
What term did Thomas More use to describe Utopia that reflects its ideal nature?
What term did Thomas More use to describe Utopia that reflects its ideal nature?
Eutopie
The philosophical idea that Raphael espouses is known as ___ life.
The philosophical idea that Raphael espouses is known as ___ life.
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Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their descriptions:
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What does More compare his accomplishments in Utopia to?
What does More compare his accomplishments in Utopia to?
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Raphael thinks academic philosophy is suitable for public conversations.
Raphael thinks academic philosophy is suitable for public conversations.
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What does Raphael suggest may happen if he presents his ideas to those who oppose them?
What does Raphael suggest may happen if he presents his ideas to those who oppose them?
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According to More, Utopia is referred to as a '___-Place'.
According to More, Utopia is referred to as a '___-Place'.
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What does Raphael imply about the role of a philosopher in public affairs?
What does Raphael imply about the role of a philosopher in public affairs?
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What role do books play according to the discussion?
What role do books play according to the discussion?
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Hythloday believes philosophers have not contributed to political advice due to lack of interest.
Hythloday believes philosophers have not contributed to political advice due to lack of interest.
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What does Hythloday imply about the noblemen's behavior towards the land?
What does Hythloday imply about the noblemen's behavior towards the land?
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What was the primary cause of the transformation of commoners and peasants into wage workers, according to Karl Marx?
What was the primary cause of the transformation of commoners and peasants into wage workers, according to Karl Marx?
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Philosophers are described as not so _______ as to refuse to offer their advice.
Philosophers are described as not so _______ as to refuse to offer their advice.
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The laws against vagabondage were implemented to support the working class.
The laws against vagabondage were implemented to support the working class.
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Match the following concepts with their associated descriptions:
Match the following concepts with their associated descriptions:
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According to the discussion, what is one result of the noblemen's actions?
According to the discussion, what is one result of the noblemen's actions?
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What did Karl Marx describe as 'Acts for enclosures of Commons'?
What did Karl Marx describe as 'Acts for enclosures of Commons'?
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The proletariat were turned into beggars and vagabonds, in many cases due to _______.
The proletariat were turned into beggars and vagabonds, in many cases due to _______.
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The sheep are described as being increasingly meek and docile.
The sheep are described as being increasingly meek and docile.
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Match the terms with their descriptions:
Match the terms with their descriptions:
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What extreme actions are the displaced people driven to as a result of their situation?
What extreme actions are the displaced people driven to as a result of their situation?
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The philosophers' books have been published but often go _______ by the powerful.
The philosophers' books have been published but often go _______ by the powerful.
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How were the former commoners and subsistence farmers viewed by legislation after their displacement?
How were the former commoners and subsistence farmers viewed by legislation after their displacement?
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Karl Marx believed that vagabondage was entirely a result of individual choices.
Karl Marx believed that vagabondage was entirely a result of individual choices.
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the farmers' displacement?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a reason for the farmers' displacement?
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What is the result of the acts of enclosure mentioned by Marx?
What is the result of the acts of enclosure mentioned by Marx?
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The _______ of common land facilitated the transition from agrarian society to wage labor.
The _______ of common land facilitated the transition from agrarian society to wage labor.
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What does Hythloday suggest about opinions that have been made to seem absurd?
What does Hythloday suggest about opinions that have been made to seem absurd?
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What was a common reaction to the increase in vagrancy during the 15th and 16th centuries?
What was a common reaction to the increase in vagrancy during the 15th and 16th centuries?
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The term 'utopia' connotes an idea that is widely accepted in political discussion.
The term 'utopia' connotes an idea that is widely accepted in political discussion.
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What historical figure did Hythloday accompany on his voyages?
What historical figure did Hythloday accompany on his voyages?
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Hythloday believes that ideals are made to seem _____ by moral, social, and cultural consensus.
Hythloday believes that ideals are made to seem _____ by moral, social, and cultural consensus.
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Match the following terms with their meanings:
Match the following terms with their meanings:
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What should one strive to do when they cannot eradicate corrupt opinions?
What should one strive to do when they cannot eradicate corrupt opinions?
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Hythloday's ideas about private property are contrary to those of the Utopians.
Hythloday's ideas about private property are contrary to those of the Utopians.
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Which two philosophies are discussed in relation to Hythloday's ideas?
Which two philosophies are discussed in relation to Hythloday's ideas?
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The prefix 'u-' in Utopia means _____, indicating that it is an idea that cannot exist.
The prefix 'u-' in Utopia means _____, indicating that it is an idea that cannot exist.
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What is the significance of Hythloday's reference to Plato's Republic?
What is the significance of Hythloday's reference to Plato's Republic?
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Study Notes
Thomas More, Utopia, Book 1
- More's work, Utopia, challenges the notion of whether truth can be spoken to power.
- Utopia was originally called "No-Place", but More later re-named it "Eutopie" (a place of felicity).
- More's Utopia surpasses Plato's ideal state by fully realizing the best aspects of people, wealth, and laws.
Renaissance Civic Humanism
- Renaissance Civic Humanism advocated for the active involvement of intellectuals in public service, contributing to the common good.
- It is the philosophy of contributing to the common good, and was in opposition to the Vita contemplativa (intellectual, scholarly, spiritual, contemplative life, retreat from the world).
- Raphael, a character in More's work, embodies this philosophy.
Speaking Truth to Power
- More explores the difficulty of speaking truth to power; obstacles include prejudice and opposition.
- Those in positions of power may be resistant to truth or novel ideas, often dismissing them as absurd.
- More questions if it is worthwhile to share ideas with those inherently opposed to them.
Literature and Power
- Works of philosophy can mitigate the gap between ideal and reality.
- Books serve as a valuable tool for conveying philosophical and political ideas to broader audiences.
- Many philosophers are reticent about sharing their ideas with royal rulers and other powerful figures.
Enclosures
- The enclosure of previously common lands led to societal hardship.
- Sheep ranching and other agricultural changes resulted in land being enclosed for private use which consequently dispossessed those who had historically relied on it.
- This resulted in widespread poverty and vagrancy for those formerly farming that land.
Karl Marx and Primitive Accumulation
- Marx's concept of "primitive accumulation" describes the historical process of dispossession of common lands and the creation of a proletarian workforce.
- Land being enclosed led to the transformation of commoners into landless laborers.
- Government policies often treat former commoners as criminals.
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Test your knowledge on Thomas More's Utopia, particularly Book 1, where critical themes such as the relationship between truth and power are explored. This quiz will also delve into Renaissance Civic Humanism and the character of Raphael, illustrating the opposition to contemplative life. Engage with profound questions about the nature of Utopia and the role of intellectuals in society.
