Through the study of utopian literature and practice, this course explored issues in governance, economics, human rights, education, and sustainability, as well as examine fundamental questions about human nature and happiness.   See a list of course themes.  Click on links to course resources below:

Utopia Syllabus 2014          Compiled Assignments

Professor Hoffman’s Lecture on the Threat of Nuclear Apocalypse

Professor Hoffman’s Ecotopia Lecture

Posted Readings                  Notes on Readings    

Read these Final Assignments!