A deeply considered examination of the “common good”
reconciling Catholic Social Thought with secular politics and
philosophy The Second Vatican Council invites dialogue about the
common good as the set of economic, political, legal, and cultural
conditions for human flourishing, whether as individuals or as
communities. However, some contemporary Catholic authors jeopardize
this dialogue by polarizing liberalism and the common good,
interpreting the commitment to individual liberty as incompatible
with commitment to the common good. Human Dignity and Liberal
Politics clarifies the meaning of the common good through the three
lenses of Aristotelian practical philosophy, twentieth-century
Catholic Social Thought, and political liberalism. It makes the
case that embracing the common good does not entail a rejection of
liberalism, but that a commitment to liberal politics is compatible
with faithful adherence to the Catholic tradition. The book argues
that liberal political philosophy is not only compatible with
Catholic Social Teaching but may also be the most appropriate
framework for communicating the richness of the Church’s
tradition today. Furthermore, accepting political liberalism can
facilitate collaboration in political life between those who hold
different worldviews and foster an enriched discussion of
democracy, human rights, and religious liberty. Students and
scholars of Christian ethics and political philosophy will benefit
from this response to the challenges of dialogue about the
“common good” in the context of the resurgence of this topic.
General
| Imprint: |
Georgetown University Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Martin J. D'Arcy, SJ Memorial Lectures |
| Release date: |
October 2023 |
| Authors: |
Patrick Riordan
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| Dimensions: |
229 x 152mm (L x W) |
| Pages: |
262 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-64712-369-7 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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| LSN: |
1-64712-369-0 |
| Barcode: |
9781647123697 |
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