Thomas More's Utopia In the early 16th century there were many political, economic, legal, military, diplomatic and religious problems in European society. The book Utopia, by Thomas More suggests several ways to improve society. This Utopian society, which at first glance appears to be an advancement, actually has several disadvantages. Politically there were many problems. For example, the kings abused the power they had, not only politically, but in other aspects of society as well. Most Kings were "more interested in the science of war...than in useful peacetime techniques." Much time was spent forming armies and the