The virtuous city throughout history

In her groundbreaking book Utopia Throughout History, Maria Luisa Berneri explores the concept of utopia through the eyes of philosophers across the ages, from Plato to the modern era. Bernieri analyzes the idea that may be considered an escape from a painful reality or a reformulation of complex human conditions, and raises interesting questions about the ability of these ideal visions to achieve real change in societies. The author uses three main models to embody utopia, showing how thes...