Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-300) and index.
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Introduction; 1. The Birth of Utopia; 2. The Platonic Utopia: A City Without the Household; 3. The Cynic Way: A Life Without the Household; 4. The Stoic Utopia: A World Without Households; 5. The End of Utopia; 6. The Ghosts of Utopia; Bibliography; Index.
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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This historical study of the theory of Utopian communism in ancient Greek thought identifies and assesses the reasons for the decline in Utopian traditions after 150 BC. The author examines the evidence of the survival of Utopian traditions; particularly their influence on early Christianity.
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
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Cities of the gods.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Communism-- History.
Philosophy, Ancient.
Utopian socialism-- History.
Utopias-- History.
Communism.
Comunismo (história)
Filosofia antiga.
Kommunismus
Philosophie grecque.
Philosophy, Ancient.
POLITICAL SCIENCE-- Political Ideologies-- Communism & Socialism.