
HoP 353 - The Good Place - Utopias in the Italian Renaissance
History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
The Importance of Philosophy in the City of the Sun
In Campanela's utopia, the walls are painted with images and information one needs to learn the sciences. Education is of vital importance for Campanela because just like Plato's Republic, this city is ruled according to principles of philosophy. The highest ruler is a consummate scientist and intellectual; subordinates oversee disciplines including liberal arts as well as applied sciences such as medicine.
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