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Catholic Social Teaching: Toward a More Humane Economy | Prof. Andrew Abela

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The Purpose of Property Brings Orderliness to Property

St. Thomas says, with regards to private property, it's better for society when everyone knows who is this what. But as regards to the use of things, we ought to think of our property for the use of others,. This is a really radical teaching when you think about it, right? So I own a truck, right? It's my truck. People can't just take it without asking me. If a friend of mine needs a truck because they're moving or whatever, I have to be free and willing to lend it to them. Because that's the purpose of property, to serve others. That's the way it should be.

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