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This study documents various historical instances in the development of the concept «Common Good». The author reflects about Plato's theory of Forms, which is infused with the idea of good, as the first principle of being. Plato was not the first philosopher to address the theme of the Common Good although he was the first to construct a political theory around it. This theme has remained a central agenda for philosophers throughout the ages



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Introduction: The dream of social harmony – Plato and the homo politicus – The relation of the Common Good with society and state – The Common Good as an agent of social cohesion – The Common Good as valuable knowledge – The Common Good for all: Blindfolded justice and gender equality

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      Publisher: Peter Lang AG
      Publication Date: 22/06/2017
      ISBN13: 9783631724125, 978-3631724125
      ISBN10: 3631724128

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      This study documents various historical instances in the development of the concept «Common Good». The author reflects about Plato's theory of Forms, which is infused with the idea of good, as the first principle of being. Plato was not the first philosopher to address the theme of the Common Good although he was the first to construct a political theory around it. This theme has remained a central agenda for philosophers throughout the ages



      Table of Contents

      Introduction: The dream of social harmony – Plato and the homo politicus – The relation of the Common Good with society and state – The Common Good as an agent of social cohesion – The Common Good as valuable knowledge – The Common Good for all: Blindfolded justice and gender equality

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