Thomas More's Utopia is one of the most influential books in western literature. Within Utopia is described an idealized island community upon which perfect social harmony has been achieved. On this island all property is community owned, violence is nonexistent and everyone has the opportunity to work and live in an environment of religious tolerance.

Many social movements throughout history have drawn upon More's work for inspiration. While possibly unachievable Thomas More's Utopia gives a vision of what could be.