Utopianism in other traditions very short introductions. Lyman sargent discusses the role of utopianism in literature, and in the development of colonies and in immigration. For a more extended consideration of such material, see dutton, nonwestern utopian traditions. A very short introduction, and contemporary political ideologies. There are many debates about what constitutes a utopia. Lyman tower sargent, author victoria university of wellington, and professor. Is the idea of utopianism essential to christianity or.
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