Panel Discussion from "Christianity and the Common Good"
The Thomistic Institute
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Examining Disparities, Mass Incarceration, and Constitutional Theory
The chapter delves into racial disparities in the US population, mass incarceration, and the church's role in addressing societal issues. It critiques the classical conception of law and shifts the focus from pursuing the common good to preventing agreed-upon bads. Additionally, the discussion explores perspectives on political liberalism, critiques the notion of 'common bad' in constitutional theory, and examines concepts of autonomy, tyranny, and social justice within the framework of the common good.
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