Primary Sources: "Utopia" by Thomas More - Formative Staff | Biblioteka

Obavezno

1

What type of source is this?

a speech to a church congregation

an excerpt from a book

a private letter to the king

a private diary entry

D2.His.9.6-8

Obavezno

1

Private property does not exist, and all goods are shared among the people.

Individual wealth takes priority over shared wealth.

Rich aristocrats and those who lend money to others do not work.

Money has been abolished, leading to the disappearance of many social problems and crimes.

Essential workers like laborers and carpenters are valued less and receive fewer rewards than the rich.

D2.His.6.6-8

Obavezno

2

"Nobody owns anything, but everyone is rich. After all, what greater wealth can there be than cheerfulness, peace of mind and freedom from anxiety?"
"People like rich aristocrats or people who lend money do no work at all or do work that's not essential. They are rewarded for their laziness with a life of luxury."
"...no one has any fear of going short as long as the public storehouses are full. Everyone gets a fair share, so there are never any poor men or beggars."
"I can't consider any social system in the modern world anything but a conspiracy of the rich to advance their own interests."

D2.His.6.6-8