utopianism

utopianism Definition

uto·pi·an·ism (-ən iz′əm)

noun

the ideas, doctrines, aims, etc. of a utopian; visionary schemes for producing perfection in social or political conditions

utopianism Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

technological: Technological utopianism has been a major theme in European civilization at least since Francis Bacon.
naive: Implications Too much of the debate about the Internet is based on naive utopianism or paranoid pessimism.
practical: In an ideal world January 6: As the Fabian Society marks its birthday, Sunder Katwala celebrates 120 years of practical utopianism.
modern: Was early modern utopianism a means of transcending the confessional conflict with which early modern Europe was riven?
radical: His affinity also with the unique textures and radical utopianism of Messiaen is no accident.

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