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Past Masters (Oxford)
تامس مور
تامس مور به سه دلیل شایسته جایگاهی درخور در تاریخ تفکر اروپاست. او آرمانشهر را نوشت که متن لاتین کلاسیکی است و امروز نیز چون گذشته خوانندگان فراوان دارد. در زندگی خود نیز رسم و راهی خاص در دانشپژوهی، پارسایی و خدمت دیوانی پیش گرفت که همواره مایه شیفتگی نویسندگان و مورخان از هر دسته بوده است. نوشتههای فراوان او به زبان انگلیسی جایگاهی والا در تاریخ این زبان و نیز در آثار بحثبرانگیز و مذهبی آن دارد. اگر بخواهیم منزلت مور را به سنگ عدل بسنجیم، باید این هر سه را پیش چشم داشته باشیم. کتاب حاضر هم به زندگی و مرگ او میپردازد و هم روشنگر عقاید و مکتوبات اوست.
139 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1374
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Anthony Kenny
178 books114 followersSir Anthony Kenny is an English philosopher whose interests lie in the philosophy of mind, ancient and scholastic philosophy, the philosophy of Wittgenstein, and the philosophy of religion.
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December 17, 2017
بعد از خوندن کتاب باارزش سنت روشنفکری غرب ، زندگی سِرتامس مور برام جذابیت بیشتری پیدا کرد. همون داستان مشهوری که فرد زینه مان ، کارگردان مشهور در فیلم بسیارخوب ِ مردی برای تمام فصول روایت کرده . باتمام سختگیریها و تندرویهایی که در زندگیش داشته و همه ی وجودش رو مذهب پرکرده بوده ولی در سنجه ی زمان ِ زندگیش ، انسان بسیار فرهیخته و دوست داشتنی و قابل احترامی بوده . باتمام این حرفها ، کتاب به نظرم با جایگاه واقعی مور فاصله ی زیادی داره . بکجور زندگینامه ی ویکی پدیایی و بیشتر برای آشنایی خیلی ابتدایی با مور نوشته شده و از بحثهای فنی و دقیقی که مور در همه ی زندگی درگیرش بوده هیچ اثر قابل اعتنایی نیست .
April 19, 2024
Un libro conciso y poco extenso que muestra la vida y obra de Tomás Moro.
A pesar de la corta extensión del libro es un buen acercamiento a su paso como escritor, como funcionario público y como defensor de sus ideas. Recomendado.
A pesar de la corta extensión del libro es un buen acercamiento a su paso como escritor, como funcionario público y como defensor de sus ideas. Recomendado.
December 3, 2025
Una breve pero vasta biografía intelectual del autor de Utopía, que no solo recuenta los eventos que su vida sino también de su evolución intelectual y teológica, en las últimas décadas de la Inglaterra católica y su nacimiento como nación anglicana tras la Reforma protestante, y la resistencia por parte Moro de defender el credo católico y el orden monárquico pre-anglicano, al mismo tiempo que intentaba mantener su vida sin llegar al martirio.
Lo empecé el 16 de octubre, pero lo pausé y lo terminé hasta la madrugada del 13 de noviembre de 2025.
Lo empecé el 16 de octubre, pero lo pausé y lo terminé hasta la madrugada del 13 de noviembre de 2025.
June 4, 2015
CAUGHT ON THE MORAL FULCRUM OF THE MONARCHY
This 1983 critical biography—part of Oxford’s PAST MASTERS
series, presents the facts of More’s controversial life with easy-to-read syntax—not addressed to scholars but rather to the general public. Persons in search of enlightenment re this controversial figure of 16th century England will gain much insight into his life, struggles with international politics and the Crown in the person of Henry VIII. In a scant 100 pages the author presents in-depth discussions of: More, the young humanist and friend of Holland’s Erasmus; a summary and analysis of the contents of UTOPIA; More as the King’s councilor; More, the devout but maligned Catholic defender of the faith; his troubles and persecution Chancellor; More defiantly refusing to swear to the Oath; his trial and execution, which propelled him into martyr status.
The last chapter, borrowing Bolt’s heroic title, A MAN FOR ALL
SEASONS, examines the contrasts between More the man and More the
Writer. In penetrating analysis the author lists the very human contradictions to be found in early and latter life, in his writings about UTOPIA with his actual practices. It all comes down to a man’s duty to his conscience or his “self.” Did More seek the martyrdom which was the reward of his loyal devotion to Henry? Did he welcome death? Was he loyal to his sovereign in his own way, while seeking to ultimately face his God with a clear conscience? Other historical figures mentioned include Cardinal Wolsey and Master Secretary, Thomas Cromwell. There is much that is serious and sacred to ponder in this slender volume, for the author insists that More’s role in British History surpasses mere literary or clerical study. If “the good was interred with his bones” at least subsequent writers have honored his thoughts, his wit, his judgment and his arguments by continued debate and discussion. Would he approve of the appellation: A MAN FOR ALL CENTURIES?
June 4, 2015
This 1983 critical biography—part of Oxford’s PAST MASTERS
series, presents the facts of More’s controversial life with easy-to-read syntax—not addressed to scholars but rather to the general public. Persons in search of enlightenment re this controversial figure of 16th century England will gain much insight into his life, struggles with international politics and the Crown in the person of Henry VIII. In a scant 100 pages the author presents in-depth discussions of: More, the young humanist and friend of Holland’s Erasmus; a summary and analysis of the contents of UTOPIA; More as the King’s councilor; More, the devout but maligned Catholic defender of the faith; his troubles and persecution Chancellor; More defiantly refusing to swear to the Oath; his trial and execution, which propelled him into martyr status.
The last chapter, borrowing Bolt’s heroic title, A MAN FOR ALL
SEASONS, examines the contrasts between More the man and More the
Writer. In penetrating analysis the author lists the very human contradictions to be found in early and latter life, in his writings about UTOPIA with his actual practices. It all comes down to a man’s duty to his conscience or his “self.” Did More seek the martyrdom which was the reward of his loyal devotion to Henry? Did he welcome death? Was he loyal to his sovereign in his own way, while seeking to ultimately face his God with a clear conscience? Other historical figures mentioned include Cardinal Wolsey and Master Secretary, Thomas Cromwell. There is much that is serious and sacred to ponder in this slender volume, for the author insists that More’s role in British History surpasses mere literary or clerical study. If “the good was interred with his bones” at least subsequent writers have honored his thoughts, his wit, his judgment and his arguments by continued debate and discussion. Would he approve of the appellation: A MAN FOR ALL CENTURIES?
June 4, 2015
April 1, 2013
Very educational and extremely well written. Fascinating story of Sir Thomas More's life.
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