Within literature, history, politics, philosophy and theology, the
interpretation of utopian ideals has evolved constantly. Juxtaposing historical
views on utopian diagnoses, prescriptions and on the character and value of
utopian thought with more modern interpretations, this volume explores how our
ideal utopia has transformed over time.
Challenging long-held interpretations, the contributors turn a fresh eye to
canonical texts, and open them up to a twenty-first century audience. From
Moore's "Utopia "to Le Guin's "The Dispossessed," "Utopian Moments "puts forward
a lively and accessible debate on the nature and significance of utopian thought
and tradition.
Each essay focuses on a key passage from the selected work using it