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When Rights Go Wrong: Thomistic Reflections on Rights, Justice & the Common Good | Fr. Dominic Legge

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Exploring Christian Ethics, Fundamental Rights, and the Influence of Augustine and Aquinas

Exploring the powerful influence of The Sources of Christian Ethics on understandings of morality and life paths, the chapter discusses philosophical perspectives from Nietzsche, Marx, Foucault, and St. Augustine, touching on fundamental rights and the pursuit of good. The conversation delves into the comparisons between the City of God and the City of Man, connecting Aquinas and Augustine's views on life's purpose, moral inquiries, and alignment with the ultimate good.

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