UTOPIAN

Origin of the word

The word comes from Greek: "not", and τόπος, "place", indicating that More was utilizing the concept as allegory and did not consider such an ideal place to be realistically possible. It is worth noting that the homophone Eutopia, derived from the Greek εὖ, "good" or "well", and τόπος, "place", signifies a double meaning that was almost certainly intended. Despite this, most modern usage of the term "Utopia" assumes the later meaning, that of a place of perfection rather than nonexistence.

Definition

The Utopia is a name for an ideal community or society, taken from the title of a book written in 1516 by Sir Thomas More describing a fictional island in the Atlantic Ocean, possessing a seemingly perfect socio-politico-legal system. The term has been used to describe both intentional communities that attempted to create an ideal society, and fictional societies portrayed in literature. "Utopia" is sometimes used widely, in reference to an unrealistic ideal that is impossible to achieve, and has spawned other concepts, most prominently dystopia.

Utopian characteristics

Utopian society

a) A utopian society is very positive society.

b) It is a desirable society.

c) It can be seen as the visions of peace and calm societies.

d) It is depicting the beauty of a culture.

e) It is a culture where the condition of life is enjoyable and dream by others.

f) For example, the equal treatment by the government to all citizens.

Utopian social groups

a) In a typical utopia, there is a total cooperation between the government and the citizens.

b) The religion in a utopian social group is well-established as the citizens are equipped with the ideal religion to follow.

c) The family institution is also well-established, as the concepts of “mother” and “father” are important.

Utopian economic

a) The economy of a utopian society is not fully controlled by the government. This means, government share most of the benefits equally with the citizens.

b) The business that involve in a utopian economy is mostly the legal markets.

c) The absence of bribery might be normal in a utopian economy, as it seems illegal in that society.

Utopian nature

a) The society frequently adapts the characters with all contact of the natural world.

b) Utopias are commonly in a line with nature.

c) This is referring to the preservation of nature in utopian.

Utopian politics

a) Utopian politics are often characterized as Polyculturalism. This is a concept which asserts that all of the world's cultures are inter-related.

b) Utopian politics, however, are considered positive and justice in the society.

c) Utopian politics are portrayed as the best politics ever.

d) Utopias are often filled with optimistic views of the ruling class or government that is caring and tolerate with the citizens.

Utopian fiction

a) The narrative in a utopian fiction is usually about the fairy tales, the happy ending story, and so on.

b) As utopian literature typically depicts events that take place in the society that preserve nature and enjoy the cultural values of society.

Utopian hero

a) A utopian hero is usually the “prince charming” of everyone.

b) The story usually centers on a protagonist win all the battles and live happily with his soul mate.

c) The hero believes that goods will encounter evils.

d) A utopian hero is also in high-standing within the social system, and always fights for the good of the society.

Utopian conflict

a) The hero's conflict brings him to a representative of the society that has to be protected.

b) Usually, in a utopian conflict, the hero will always the one who will settle down all the conflicts and successfully save the society.

Utopian climax

a) The hero's goal is to save the society and the state.

b) The story is often has a happy ending.

c) The narrative may deal with individuals in a utopian society who are satisfied, and peace, and live happily ever after.



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