An examination of the utopia and dystopia as applies to literature, art, religion and mythology.
| Literature | Religion | Mythology | Art |
|
Star Trek |
Christianity - Heaven
Islam Shamansim Maya Buddism Hindu |
Capitalist - There is nothing beyond industrial capitalism. It is the utopia.
Communist - Socialist - The government owns or coordinates operations for the greater good. Anarchist - Communities of all sorts Totalitarian - usually these are refered to as dystopia's |
Nearly all utopian and dystopian literature falls under the same split between good and evil. Utopian being some way that humans have learned to live in harmony and share. Dystopian being socities without freedom, being controlled by a dictator a council with absolute power.
| Utopia | Anti Utopia | |
| The State | service of the people | Oppressive/Authoritarian |
| Individual life | free to pursue individual goals | under constant watch, burdened |
| Economy | ||