The Concept of UtopiaProbes the contested concept of utopia, examining the different ways in which it has been used by commentators and theorists in both liberal and Marxist radiations. The works of Karl Mannheim, Georges Sorel, Ernst Bloch, William Morris, and Herbert Marcuse are studied. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR |
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A. L. Morton abstract alienation Anti-Dühring anti-utopia argues Bauman Berneri Bloch chiliastic claim Cokaygne communism concept of utopia concrete utopia critical critique culture define utopia definition in terms definition of utopia discussion distinction dominant dream dystopia education of desire element Ernst Bloch Eros Eros and Civilization existing expression fictional Fourier function of utopia future Georges Sorel goal Herbert Marcuse historical human nature ibid ideal commonwealth ideal society ideas ideology and utopia images individual judgements Karl Mannheim labour London Mannheim Marcuse Marcuse's Marx and Engels means MECW Morris's Morton myth Owen particular political position possible present Principle of Hope problem production proletariat question realisation reference repression revolutionary role Saint-Simon scarcity gap sense social change term utopia terms of form theory Thompson tradition transcendence transformation utopia in terms utopian function utopian socialism utopian socialists utopian studies William Morris writings