The impact of Thomas More on humanism and socialismThe socialist movement began with the coining of the term in 1832 in France, coinciding with the revolution in England ( Birth of the socialist idea). Thomas More was born in 1478, and Utopia was published over 300 years before this revolt, yet there is much parallelism between the humanism of Thomas More and the socialism moderately practiced throughout the world. DEFINITION OF HUMANISM (ENGLISH BOOK), while socialism is a social and governmental system based on equality and social justice that requires government intervention in economic affairs (socialism). This is where the differences end. Although socialism was not defined as an ideology, Thomas More's lifestyle, along with the values, norms, and laws implemented in the manufactured culture of Utopia, coincide with aspects of socialism, illustrating the progression of humanism into socialism from the subliminal visionary on the humanist movement. More's life portrays inadvertent correlations with socialist characteristics. A characteristic of socialism is the adherence to nonviolent moderation (democratic socialism). More demonstrates this in his well-formed diplomatic defense during his trial for refusing to recognize King Henry VIII's declaration of the supremacy of the Church of England (Utopia and utopian literature). This is a representation of the peaceful moderation that was incorporated into More's life; due to his strong religious background, he does not believe in war and the best way to prove this is through plausible facts and arguments. Another aspect of socialism is the emphasis on the working class (democratic socialism). Another example of this is when he became a patron of the poor after his father was thrown into prison (Jokinen). This s...... middle of paper...... Literature: Biography of Sir Thomas More: Life of Sir Thomas More - CliffsNotes." Get Homework Help with CliffsNotes Study Guides - CliffsNotes. Web . 22 March 2010. .Jokinen, Anniina. "The Life of Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) [Biography for the writer, statesman, philosopher and advisor to King Henry VIII]." Hugh. “Catholic Insight: Saints: Thomas More and John Fisher: Declared Saints Seventy Years Ago.” Catholic Insight Home 22 March 2010. .Thomas Clarence H. Miller. Yale UP, 2001.