Thomas More’s concept of reform of the Christian society
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https://doi.org/10.12775/TiCz.2016.004Keywords
Thomas More, Erasmus of Rotterdam, philosophy of Christ, Christian humanism, UtopiaAbstract
The article concerns the concept of reform of the European society in the spirit of Christian humanism in terms of Thomas More and his involvement in the work of the royal court as the person directing the philosophy of Christ. In the same vein of thinking was Erasmus of Rotterdam. Both promoted the foundation of Christian humanism, whose aim was to improve in Europe, focusing on values. The reform referred to the Catholic Church and society. Thomas believed in reforming contemporary Europe, subject to acceptance by the people of humanistic education, to serve each other and to follow the philosophy of Christ. A significant impact on the shape of his reforms was undoubtedly Erasmus. In discussing Thomas appeared a dilemma whether a man wise and guided by God’s principles should follow the path public service. Without the Bible, the help of Christ and the Catholic Church society can’t be really good. The controversial practice appearing in “Utopia” such as communist society, the vision of marriage and divorce, religious beliefs and practices and attitude to the clergy were intended to arouse desire to reform individuals, and society. On the other hand pointing to serve each other was the emphasis on humanism and underlined the duty of wise men to serve his countrymen and sovereigns.
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