Exploring the Anatomy of Modern Society

Exploring the Anatomy
of Modern Society

Table of Contents
ASSESSMENT TASK 2.................................................................................................................1
State, define and explain 3 principles of Catholic Social Thought.............................................1
Chosen principles evident in communities.................................................................................2
ASSESSMENT 3.............................................................................................................................2
A short story................................................................................................................................2
Personal reflection.......................................................................................................................3
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................5

ASSESSMENT TASK 2
State, define and explain 3 principles of Catholic Social Thought
Catholic Social Thought can be defined as the integration of the Catholic doctrines upon
the subject of common good as well as human dignity within the society (Clark, 2014). There are
various principles of the Catholic Social Thought. These are named as (1) The Common Good,
(2) The Life and Dignity of the Human Person, (3) The Correlation of Rights and
Responsibilities, (4) The Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable, (5) Stewardship and
Care for Creation, and (6) Subsidiarity (Teehankee and Sevilla, 2020). Some of these principles
are defined as follows:-
The Common Good
As a foundation principle of Catholic Social Thought, this is acknowledged to be closely
linked to Human Dignity and results into solidarity as defined by John Paul II. All the
individuals are made as social being, so the individualistic rights are required to be experienced
in the domain of promoting the common good (Wright, 2017). In other words, it can be
comprehensively stated that the common good is the good, which comes into existence within a
community of solidarity amidst the equal as well as active agents. Thus, it is essential that a
society is formed which illustrates true biblical justice in terms of a world which focusses upon
peace, compassion and love. This enables the human to grow to their full potential, irrespective
of the social inequalities lying among them. Especially the vulnerable and poor sections should
be given a chance to get empowered.
The Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
This principle of the Catholic Social Thought emphasizes upon the creation of favourable
conditions for the vulnerable and poor sections of society by giving them the opportunity to
voice their opinions. Thus, this principle seeks to empower the poor and vulnerable strata of the
society by giving them the chance to public their views on a subject matter. This principle also
emphasizes upon the lifestyle and attitude of those who are vulnerable at the tip of the stronger
sections of the society (David, David and Hendry, 2013). The whole community needs to be
strengthened by providing significant help to those who are poor and vulnerable. Christians are
called to look upon the world from the specs of the poor and marginalized so that everyone can
work together in solidarity for the attainment of justice for all.
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