Exploring Distributism and Localism: A Framework Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching

The chapter delves into the concept of distributism, now termed as localism, as a social philosophy framework based on Catholic social teaching. It emphasizes the importance of healthy families, natural justice, and solidarity networks while contrasting distributism with liberalism. The discussion explores the significance of property ownership, skill development, self-sufficiency, just wages, and critiques of capitalism within the context of distributism.