02376cam a22003253u 4500 4243 UtSlPG 20260610133123.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Southey, Robert, 1774-1843 Sir Thomas More, or, Colloquies on the Progress and Prospects of Society Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2003-07-01 David Price "Sir Thomas More, or, Colloquies on the Progress and Prospects of Society" by Robert Southey is a philosophical dialogue written during the early 19th century. The text explores various societal issues through a series of conversations between the narrator, Montesinos, and the ghost of Sir Thomas More, a historical figure known for his moral integrity and reflection on political and social matters. The book delves into the dilemmas faced by society, particularly the contrasts between the ideals of improvement and the harsh realities of political and moral decay. At the start of the book, the narrator reflects on the national sorrow caused by the death of Princess Charlotte, leading to an introspective evening in his library. He is unexpectedly visited by a ghostly figure, who introduces himself as Sir Thomas More. Their conversation begins with discussions about superstition, belief in apparitions, and the nature of societal advancement. More elucidates his concerns regarding the prevailing moral state of humanity, highlighting the tendency of revolutionary ideas to lead to chaos and the importance of steady, thoughtful progress rather than rash changes. The dialogue offers an insightful critique of the present against the backdrop of a historical lens, setting the stage for deeper explorations of societal themes throughout the work. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Social problems More, Thomas, Saint, 1478-1535 Morley, Henry, 1822-1894 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4243 46289 46289