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Was Thomas Moore's idea of utopia humanistic, even though he burned people?

exchrist · 31-35
So idk but if humanism suggests heirchy of humans in society. Then yes look at India as an example or even the wealthy which implies inheritance as the main social impetus. Then education experience and connections are completely negated (negligible) potentially . That cant be right. . . So no. However if there is overpopulation. (There is) in order for utopia to exist for the many. There is only so much to go around (scarcity). Thereforefore to maintain utopian conditions for a next population. The older generation needs to be removed from the equation. Thus. Burn the elderly!? or there wont be (isnt) enough utopia to go around.
I dont know but its gotten more difficult for the next generation to maintain the same quality of life.
Given finite resources overpopulation and lack of turnover (inflation).
Might burn them (the elderly?) thus be the only way forward? In the name of equality and opportunity?
Again idk. Only a thought.
LifeIsShort · 31-35, M
Haven't read the book.

In persnal opinion, utopia is a fantasy only thing.
But if you force people to be in a utopia of your own ideals than it would be a utopia for you, dystopia for them.

 
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