Identifying the best life-strategy using philosophical, ethical, religious and scientific reasoning.
(1888PressRelease) September 16, 2008 - Utopian Research is a free ebook that outlines research to identify the best possible lifestyle for human existence. It covers many issues and ideologies, identifying various aspects of life that cause suffering. It goes on to identify strategies to maximise our freedom and happiness.
One key aspect of the book is a consideration of the nature of God. The book builds upon existing philosophical thought, but takes into account the large number of people who claim to have experienced some kind of spiritual phenomenon. The research concludes that if God exists, then he is responsible for a large amount of suffering. The author suggests that one way to improve our lives would be the rejection of spirituality.
The optimal lifestyle identified by this book is based upon the Golden Rule, or ethic of reciprocity (do unto others as you would have others do to you). This concept is taken outside a religious context, and is applied in a purely humanist manner. The research proposes that a person would have the maximum amount of freedom and fulfillment if they were to follow the Golden Rule in an environment in which others did the same.
The research goes on to suggest that the maximum amount of freedom would be achievable in an anarchist society. The author refers to anarchist philosophers such as Kropotkin, who have advocated the Golden Rule as an essential part of their thinking. This new research analyses anarchist philosophy and identifies a practical and viable method to apply anarchist principles.
Finally, the book includes a short anthology of poetry to emphasize the key points made throughout the book. The poetry has been written by the author specifically to aid the understanding of this book.