1. The Role of Religion in Utopia and The Praise of Folly
... during the Protestant Reformation. Two authors of this period, both devout Catholics, used religion as a center piece in many of their works. Through Raphael Hythloday's description of the perfect society, Utopia, Thomas More lavishes praise upon his fictional Utopians for their willingness to embrace Christianity. In contrast, Desiderius Erasmus uses his character Folly, to voice his many criticisms of the current ... radical criticisms for the baseless traditions held dear by church leaders. Thomas More's praise of Christianity helped to create a wide audience for his work Utopia. The...
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- Grade Level: Undergraduate