Evolution of Solidarity and Social Justice in Catholic Doctrine

The chapter explores the historical evolution of the concept of solidarity in societies rooted in Roman law in continental Europe, transitioning towards limited liability partnerships. It discusses how solidarity became associated with different meanings and applications in Catholic social doctrine in the 19th and 20th centuries, eventually being closely linked with social justice. The chapter also delves into the distinction between indivisible common good societies and the divisible aspects of social life, questioning the relationship between solidarity and justice within a societal framework.