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Panel Discussion from "Christianity and the Common Good"

The Thomistic Institute

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The Concept of Private Goods and Common Goods in Thomistic Philosophy

This chapter explores the distinction between private goods and common goods in the context of distributive justice according to Thomistic philosophy. It emphasizes the importance of cooperation and working towards common goals for the benefit of both individuals and the community. The discussion also touches on the transcendence of the political common good and the dangers of the state viewing its own good as the ultimate common good.

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