HON293A
Dr. Morillo
questions for More:
textual/rhetorical
Why write this book?
What's the moral intent of creating this utopian place?
consistency:
Does his socialism fit well with his other religious and social principles?
Are the sexes really equal?
Why have slaves at all?
Are there hidden double standards?
resources:
How critical is the assumption of plentiful resources of gold and silver?
Why is there no iron?
goals:
How important is the pursuit of pleasure?
What makes life in Utopia stay above a mere state of nature?
Can a lack of competition be sustained?
faith:
Amidst the religious toleration is there the option to not believe at all?
How do they avoid religious schism from the toleration?
war and peace
Can they have freedom of religion and maintain peace?
As an island, why be at war so often?