Interpreting Thomas More's "Utopia"

The proceedings of a symposium commemorating the 450th anniversary of Thomas Mores death and the 50th anniversary of his canonization, Interpreting Thomas Mores Utopia presents four leading Morean scholars on various aspects central to understanding Mores masterpiece. An introduction by Governor Mario M. Cuomo in which he assesses Mores 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 Marchadour, and "The Idea of Utopia from Hesiod to John Paul II" by John C. Olin.