The Thomistic Institute What Is Politics About Anyway? Thomas Aquinas on the Common Good | Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P.
Apr 9, 2020
Fr. Aquinas Guilbeau, O.P., delves into Thomas Aquinas' perspective on politics, highlighting the reverence for politics and the common good in medieval thought, exploring the concept of the common good in Catholic Church documents, and navigating the challenges of politics while upholding values. Aquinas emphasizes citizen involvement in achieving the political common good and the coordination of societal parts towards the common enjoyment of the political order.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Reverence for Politics and the Common Good in Medieval Thought
02:50 • 6min
Exploring the Concept of the Common Good in Catholic Church Documents
08:59 • 43min
Navigating the Challenges of Politics and Upholding Values
52:14 • 18min
Aquinas' Perspective on Politics and the Common Good
01:10:26 • 2min