Lesson 4 of 1233%
The Common Good
Introduction
The common good concerns the conditions people need to flourish together. It cannot be reduced to private interests.
Key concepts
- Flourishing
- Shared conditions
- Beyond majority rule
South African application
Infrastructure, safety and public trust are goods we share.
Questions for reflection
- Who is left out when we speak of 'the public'?
- What goods can no one secure alone?