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When Rights Go Wrong: Thomistic Reflections on Rights, Justice & the Common Good | Fr. Dominic Legge

Apr 24, 2024
Thomistic scholar Fr. Dominic Legge discusses contrasting perspectives on western liberal society, Aquinas' views on justice and the common good, influence of Augustine and Aquinas on Christian ethics, and the complexities of rights and the common good from a Thomistic perspective.
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Quick takeaways

  • Individual autonomy is a key factor in the decay of Western liberal society.
  • Aquinas views individual rights as derived from the common good, intertwining rights with justice and law.

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Importance of Understanding the Present Societal Decline

Analyzing the root causes of the decay in Western liberal society, the podcast delves into the implications of individual autonomy as a major factor in the failure of liberalism. The need to diagnose the current situation, identify the causes, and suggest solutions for the future is highlighted in the discussion.

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