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What influence did Erasmus have on Thomas More? Thomas More
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What influence did Erasmus have on Thomas More?

Erasmus, a Dutch humanist and theologian, was a close friend of Thomas More. Their intellectual exchanges greatly influenced More's thoughts and writings. Erasmus' emphasis on humanism, classical learning, and moral education resonated with More, and these themes are evident in More's works, especially in his arguments for ethical governance in Utopia.