Utopian Society Persuasive Essay

Will there ever be complete peace in any place on earth? Will there ever be a perfect world in which there is peace, unity, happiness, and prosperity for man, woman, and child? The question of such a world being possible to exist has been debated for thousands of years. The term “utopia” used to describe a perfect world was first coined by Sir Thomas More, in 1518. More wrote a novel depicting a fantastic new, perfect society set on an island, free from troubles and difficulties. He gave this society the name “utopia.” Notice how the term “utopia” derives from the Greek words ou and topos meaning “no place.” Even More knew that such a place could only live in thoughts and dreams. There is “no place” on earth where such a place of perfection can exist. …show more content…
According to Merriam Webster, a utopia is an imaginary place in which the government, laws, and social conditions are perfect. This definition already proves how such a “perfect” and “flawless” world is definitely nonexistent. It states that such a world is imaginary. Another definition provided by the Oxford Dictionary states that a utopia is an imagined place or state of things in which everything is perfect. Like the definition from Merriam Webster, both dictionaries describe a utopia as being a place of imagination in which every aspect of the society is perfect. All definitions of utopia state the same general idea: an imaginary society in which every quality is perfect. In addition, we know that the word “utopia” derives from two Greek words meaning “no place.” This further supports the idea of how a utopian society will never be able to exist on the face of this planet. A utopian society is one of complete harmony and unity in which everyone is happy and in consent. We know that this level of perfection is impossible, as humans are imperfect beings, far from