utopia
After reading both Erasmus’ “In Praise of Folly” and More’s Utopia, it became quite clear that these two humanists had much in common. ... Each put separate emphasis on education, in which case Erasmus put much more Secondly more creates a much more pragmatic setting in Utopia in comparison to Erasmus’ In Praise of Folly. ... Also, in More’s Utopia, each citizen is given more respect with less work, no occupational criticism, and freedom from corrupt politics. ... This Quality can be traced to both authors belief that education of the bible and other ancient Sources would lead one to the to the truth of life In Utopia, some are spared from doing work so that they can develop their educational capabilities. ... After thoroughly examining More’s Utopia and Erasmus’ in Praise of Folly, once can ascertain the underlying themes that both literary artists create.