Morley, Henry 1822-1894 creator Bacon, Francis 1561-1626 Campanella, Tommaso 1568-1639 Hall, Joseph 1574-1656 More, Thomas, Saint 1478-1535 Plutarch 46-120? text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Ideal Commonwealths" by Morley, Bacon, Campanella, Hall, More, and Plutarch is a collection of philosophical and political texts written in the late 19th century. This anthology delves into various envisionings of ideal societies, with notable contributions like Plutarch's "Lycurgus," More's "Utopia," Bacon's "New Atlantis," and Campanella's "City of the Sun." Each work presents unique perspectives on governance, virtue, and the role of individuals within a community. The opening of "Ideal Commonwealths" establishes the context for these idealistic explorations, highlighting the influence of historical figures like Plato and the societal shifts that arose during the Renaissance period. It introduces key themes such as the quest for wisdom, the moral fabric of a state, and the importance of a well-structured government for achieving justice and harmony. The introduction also touches on the individual contributions of authors throughout history and their visions of a just society, setting the stage for the reader to engage with the political and philosophical discussions that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Plutarch's Lycurgus -- More's Utopia -- Bacon's New Atlantis -- Campanella's City of the Sun -- A Fragment of Hall's Mundus Alter et Idem Release date is 2006-06-20 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Utopias HX Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18638 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18638 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133433.0 18638