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- Title
The difference theology makes: a reflection on the first margin note in Thomas More's Utopia.
- Authors
Foley, Michael
- Abstract
Because the distinction between mendacium dicere and mentiri is taken from a pre-Christian text on grammar, Utopia's opening margin note about a "theological difference" between uttering a falsehood and lying has long been seen as ironic or an instance of playful misdirection. Without denying these conclusions, this essay argues that the distinction is theological insofar as it reflects the theology of St. Augustine, especially as presented in his early "Cassiciacum" dialogues. Utopia's first and arguably most important margin note is even more ironic than previously thought.
- Publication
Moreana, 2017, Vol 54, Issue 1, p71
- ISSN
0047-8105
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3366/more.2017.0007