The Dignity of Labor and Capital

This chapter explores the encyclical Rerum Novarum, focusing on the crucial relationship between labor and capital, and the state's role in regulating unions. It emphasizes the importance of fair wages, the dignity of workers, and the natural right to private property, drawing on philosophical influences and critiques surrounding these concepts. The discussion further critiques modern governance and advocates for subsidiary responsibilities, highlighting the moral obligations of employers toward their workers.

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