O Futuro enquanto questão: (im)possibilidade de uma sociedade bem ordenada em Thomas Morus

Abstract

This work aims to reflect on the (im)possibility of building a well-ordered society, based on a critical analysis of utopias and the relevance of their proposals in the current context. Based on the work of Thomas More and his utopian vision, this study seeks to understand to what extent More's thought can contribute to the conception of collective utopias, in the face of the complex social, economic, and political conditions of contemporary times. Reflection on a well-ordered society emerges as an urgent need, given the inequalities and injustices that mark current society. Utopian philosophers, such as Plato and Thomas More, when analyzing the flaws of their time, sought to outline a more just and balanced future, capable of overcoming social and economic failures.

However, throughout the investigation, it will be questioned whether More's proposals, being largely individualistic, are adequate to face the challenges of the present. To this end, we will draw on Ngoenha's perspective, which advocates the construction of collective utopias as an alternative to More's more individualistic vision. This work is developed based on bibliographic research, complemented by a hermeneutical analysis of the texts of authors relevant to the topic. The methodology used also includes a dialectical and dialogical approach, which allows us to explore the various aspects of utopian thought and its applicability in the present day. The development of the work is structured in three subsequent chapters. The study aims, therefore, to contribute to a better understanding of the importance of utopias as tools for critical reflection, capable of inspiring social models that respond to the challenges of the present and project a more promising future for all(TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)