Is the Church Paternalistic in Prescribing the Common Good?
Pope Francis challenges politicians to care for the earth and care for the poor. The Vatican Council dares to tell the state what its purpose is. Do Church authorities infringe on the autonomy of civil authorities in doing so? Is the Church in danger of ‘imposing’ its view of the good on others? This lecture considers issues of solidarity, knowledge of others’ interests, distinction of types of goods, and the limits of permissibility in caring for others’ wellbeing.
Date:
1 June 2021, 17:30 (Tuesday, 6th week, Trinity 2021)
Venue:
Venue to be announced
Speakers:
Speaker to be announced
Organising department:
Campion Hall
Organiser contact email address:
yingying.jiang@campion.ox.ac.uk
Part of:
The D'Arcy Lectures 2021: Common Good: Theological, Philosophical, Political Aspects
Booking required?:
Required
Booking url:
https://www.campion.ox.ac.uk/news/darcy-lectures-2021
Audience:
Public
Editor:
Yingying Jiang
