Cities of the gods communist utopias in Greek thought - Dawson, Doyne (Oxford University Press, 1992)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 291-300) and index
Introduction; 1. The Birth of Utopia; 2. The Platonic Utopia: A City Without the Household; 3. The Cynic Way: A Life Without the Household; 4. The Stoic Utopia: A World Without Households; 5. The End of Utopia; 6. The Ghosts of Utopia; Bibliography; Index
This historical study of the theory of Utopian communism in ancient Greek thought identifies and assesses the reasons for the decline in Utopian traditions after 150 BC. The author examines the evidence of the survival of Utopian traditions; particularly their influence on early Christianity