Publisher's Synopsis
Famous Utopias: Being The Complete Text Of Rousseau�������s Social Contract, More�������s Utopia, Bacon�������s New Atlantis, Campanella�������s City Of The Sun (1901) by Charles McLean Andrews is a comprehensive collection of four of the most famous and influential utopian works in history. The book includes the complete texts of Jean-Jacques Rousseau's Social Contract, Thomas More's Utopia, Francis Bacon's New Atlantis, and Tommaso Campanella's City of the Sun. Each work is introduced by Andrews, who provides historical context and analysis of the ideas presented in each utopia. Rousseau's Social Contract explores the idea of a social contract between citizens and the state, while More's Utopia imagines a perfect society on an island. Bacon's New Atlantis describes a utopian society based on science and technology, and Campanella's City of the Sun envisions a society based on communal living and shared resources. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of utopian thought and the development of political philosophy. Andrews' commentary and analysis provide valuable insights into the ideas presented in each work, making this a valuable resource for students and scholars alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
