"Utopia" by Thomas More
About the event
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Country: UK Written in: 1516 Pages: 180
Following on the heels of our last book, "Rice Bowl" by Suchen Christine Lim, Utopia is a different kind of look into how a nation decides to build itself. In this vision of More's "perfect" society, he explores questions of equality, fairness and one's duty to the greater good that, in his time, were groundbreaking. 500 years later it is still influential, cited by politicians, tech giants and other world-shapers as a transformative influence. For better or worse? We can discuss that at the meeting.
From [GoodReads](https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/18414.Utopia): In his most famous and controversial book, *Utopia*, Thomas More imagines a perfect island nation where thousands live in peace and harmony, men and women are both educated, and all property is communal. Through dialogue and correspondence between the protagonist Raphael Hythloday and his friends and contemporaries, More explores the theories behind war, political disagreements, social quarrels, and wealth distribution and imagines the day-to-day lives of those citizens enjoying freedom from fear, oppression, violence, and suffering. Originally written in Latin, this vision of an ideal world is also a scathing satire of Europe in the sixteenth century and has been hugely influential since publication, shaping utopian fiction even today. *****
New to the Hungry Hundred Book Club? Here's what you need to know:
1. Read the book (If you don't manage to finish it by the meetup date, don't worry. As long as you're not going to be too disappointed by spoilers, you're still welcome to join.) 2. Come to the meeting, usually (but not always!) on the last Sunday of every month. 3. Be prepared to order food/drink at the venue to show our appreciation for letting us use their space. This is a requirement. A lot of time and effort has been put into finding a place that will accommodate our group without an outrageous minimum charge or rental fee, so please show your respect and support for the restaurant that's letting us use their space. 4. Discuss! It's a casual conversation, so don't be afraid to ask questions and let us know what you think. 5. Starting in May 2026, attendance fees collected will be split 50% towards Meetup platform fees, and 50% donated to the Singapore Book Council (or other Singapore based charitable organisation). Once Meetup platform fees are covered, 100% will be given to charity. Total as of September 1 2026: $126 ($63 for charity, $63 towards platform fees).
