renzume on Nostr: An exploration of Thomas More's 1529 'Dyaloge' reveals his complex stance on ...

An exploration of Thomas More's 1529 'Dyaloge' reveals his complex stance on religious authority and heresy, leading to his role in executing Protestant reformers. The text shows More's transformation from a humanist intellectual to an authoritarian figure, highlighting his struggle between rational thought and absolute religious submission. The analysis connects More's public submission to authority with broader patterns of authoritarian behavior across history.
https://nealstephenson.substack.com/p/the-wrongs-of-thomas-more-wrong-5
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