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To work for the common good is to do things that are intended to benefit an entire society, rather than to just benefit yourself, or to just benefit some organization or group to which you belong.

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What is the different between the two common good civic virtue?

Common good refers to the well-being of a community or society as a whole, while civic virtue is the moral obligation to work towards the common good through active participation in civic life. In essence, civic virtue is the individual's commitment to promoting the common good through their actions and decisions.


What it means to 'transcend the work-a-day world' by Josef Pieper?

It means to stop looking at things in terms of the common need (physical needs) , and look at the larger picture of what the common good is. it means to recognize the value of something in regards to how many people it helps. if the common good has no utilitarian value, that is to say that it doesnt help the greatest number, then it has no value and is thus not the common good.


What does Maritain mean?

Jacques Maritain (1882-1973) was a French Catholic philosopher known for his work in political philosophy and natural theology. He believed in the importance of human dignity, individual rights, and the pursuit of the common good in society. Maritain also emphasized the role of reason and faith in creating a just and harmonious world.


What common name means the questioner of what is good?

The common name that means the questioner of what is good is "Sophia," which comes from the Greek word for wisdom.


Plato wrote a utopian treatise called the?

"Republic." In this work, Plato outlines his vision of an ideal society governed by philosopher-kings and emphasizes the importance of justice and the common good.