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The Social Vision of Leo XIII in the 21st Century | Prof. Russell Hittinger

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Leo XIII's Social Vision and Catholic Doctrine

Exploring Pope Leo XIII's social vision and Catholic social doctrine through the metaphor of the Minervaan owl, contrasting Cassandra's signs reading with Minerva's wisdom. The chapter delves into Leo XIII's extensive writings on social issues and his teachings on the necessary societies of family, civil society, and the church. It highlights the importance of hierarchical complementarity, subsidiarity, and solidarity in creating a harmonious social order for human flourishing.

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