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What kind of government does Campanella imagine in "The City of the Sun"?

  • Democratic

  • Theocratic

  • Monarchic

  • Anarchic

Answer

The government in Tommaso Campanella’s “The City of the Sun” is theocratic, with a hierarchy of priests holding political power. The chief priest, or Sun, is considered a divine ruler and embodies both spiritual and temporal authority. Priests receive extensive education and training in various fields, ensuring their competence in governing and maintaining social harmony within the utopian society depicted in the text.
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