Why did Thomas More use irony in his writings?
I employed irony and paradox as tools to expose the absurdities and hypocrisies prevalent in society, particularly among those in power. By presenting a seemingly perfect, yet often outlandish, society in 'Utopia,' I could highlight the flaws in real-world governance and human behavior without resorting to direct condemnation, which might have been met with less consideration. This method allowed me to subtly critique established norms and challenge conventional wisdom, prompting readers to question the foundations of their own beliefs and the structures they accepted as natural or immutable.
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