Thomas More and Utopia (Week 4) - Reading Flashcards
1
Q
Name the Source
A
Logan, G. M., ‘Thomas More on Tyranny’, Thomas More Studies, 2 (2007),
2
Q
How is More described to discuss tyranny?
A
From comparing the difference between a King and a Tyranny - a true king rules of the people and a tyrant rules for themselves
3
Q
What analogy does he use to explain this?
A
the rule of a king over his subjects is like the relationship of a (good) father to his children, whereas the rule of a tyrant is like the relationship of a master to his slaves; alternatively, the relationship of a king to his subjects is like that of a shepherd to his flock.
4
Q
Who does he depict as a tyrant
A
Richard III
