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What is Folly? “The Praise of More” The state or quality of being foolish;

What is Folly? “The Praise of More” The state or quality of being foolish; lack of understanding or sense. What does he mean by “make some sport with the praise of folly.” Have fun by praising the lack of sense, foolishness in society. What do you think the rest of the book is about?

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What is Folly? “The Praise of More” The state or quality of being foolish;

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  1. What is Folly? “The Praise of More” The state or quality of being foolish; lack of understanding or sense. What does he mean by “make some sport with the praise of folly.” Have fun by praising the lack of sense, foolishness in society. What do you think the rest of the book is about? The book makes fun of: Corruption of the Church Superstitions Drinking laziness, Self-love

  2. Describe More’s relationship with religion? He was a very religious Catholic. Which Monarch did More develop a close relationship with? Henry VIII How and why does this relationship change? Henry VIII breaks away from the Catholic Church and starts the Church of England (Anglican). More refuses to attend the coronation of the Henry VIII’s wife, Anne Boleyn. How did More gain fame in Renaissance Europe? The Utopian Novel – a tradition that involves the perfect, ideal human society. What do humanist emphasize? Dignity of man and the power of reason while remaining deeply religious. What is the topic/content of More’s Utopia? What type of World does it describe? The topic is the island of Utopia, the ideal society.

  3. Machiavellian (adj) – principles of conduct marked by marked by cunning, duplicity, or bad faith According to Machiavelli, what “art” should every prince master? The art of war. Why? It is the sole art that belongs to a prince. It is an art that can enable regular men to rise to the rank of Prince. Is it better to be loved or feared? feared How does he support his opinions on this issue? He claims, in general men are ungrateful, fickle, false, and cowardly. Their obligation to the prince will be preserved by a dread of punishment. What types of people do you think would be interested in reading this book in 1513?

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