Catholic Social Ethics
J. Brian Benestad, Ph.D.
International Catholic University Collection, recorded in 2003
This course traces major themes in Catholic social teachings by using the USCCB document: “Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions.” The topics suggested by the USCCB are: Life and Dignity of the Human Person, Call to Family, Community and Participation, Rights and Responsibilities, Option for the Poor and Vulnerable, Dignity of Work and the Right of Workers, Solidarity, and Ecology.
30-minute lectures
Introduction
The Dignity of the Human Person
The Meaning of the Common Good I
The Meaning of the Common Good II
Seeking the Common Good through Virtue and Grace
Justice and Social Justice
The Dependence of the Common Good on Public Policy
Human Rights and Natural Law
Catholic Social Teaching, the Life Questions, and Bioethics
Just War Principles
The Role of the Clergy and the Laity
Liberal Education and Education to Justice
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