Jedoch hatten bereits zuvor einige Autoren wie etwa Thomas Morus (Utopia) oder Tommaso Campanella (La città del Sole) Platons Beschreibung als Vorbild für ihre utopischen Werke genommen. ###>Namely: 1) the end of their foundation; 2) the preparations they have for their works; 3) the several employments and functions whereto their fellows are assigned; 4) and the ordinances and rites which they observe.