The concept of utopia is a multifaceted idea explored across philosophy and theology, serving as a powerful tool to critique existing realities and envision a transformed, better future. While thinkers like Thomas More, Karl Marx, and various theologians share an aspiration for a qualitatively different future and see utopia as a mobilizing, dynamic force driven by moral and ethical imperatives, their approaches diverge significantly. Key differences include whether the ideal is secular or rooted in divine promise, if it presents a concrete blueprint or an open horizon, the primacy of action versus theoretical reflection, and the degree of radical rupture or critical appropriation in relation to existing traditions. Ultimately, the discourse on utopia highlights both a shared human quest for a better world and profound variations in how that ideal is conceived and pursued.
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