• La Civiltà Cattolica
  • Newsletters
  • Podcast
  • Contact us
  • Login
  • Register
SUBSCRIBE
LA CIVILTÀ CATTOLICA
Advertisement
  • Home
  • Church Life
    • Faith
    • Mission
    • People
    • Pope Francis
    • Spirituality
  • Church Thought
    • Doctrine
    • Scripture
    • Theology
  • Culture
  • Politics
  • Editions
  • Authors
  • Donate

No products in the cart.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Church Life
    • Faith
    • Mission
    • People
    • Pope Francis
    • Spirituality
  • Church Thought
    • Doctrine
    • Scripture
    • Theology
  • Culture
  • Politics
  • Editions
  • Authors
  • Donate

No products in the cart.

No Result
View All Result
LA CIVILTÀ CATTOLICA
No Result
View All Result
     
Home 2111

Justice: An uncomfortable virtue

Giovanni Cucci, SJbyGiovanni Cucci, SJ
November 23, 2021
in 2111, Church Thought, Edition, Full Text Article, Philosophy, Subscriber Only Articles, The Ignatian Year, WHAT IS THE SYNODAL JOURNEY? THE THOUGHT OF POPE FRANCIS
0
Justice: An uncomfortable virtue
1
SHARES
54
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

A mirror to our complex society

Among the cardinal virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, temperance), the only one currently under philosophical investigation is justice, thanks mainly to its being proposed by a new contractualism. This is an attempt to present it without using a metaphysical and religious perspective, but identifying evaluation criteria that allow each person to decide as “a free and equal rational being.”[1] It is a proposal for our complex society, where a shared vision of life is lacking.

According to the philosophy of new contractualism, justice can be established by means of a precise type of agreement, a contract, in which individuals who differ considerably in their sensibilities, habits, cultural and religious affiliations can agree on the criteria for the allocation of available resources.

It is an interesting proposal that seeks to be useful in today’s secularized societies, whose characteristics seem destined to become increasingly relevant politically and socially.

John Rawls is one of the most lucid popularizers of philosophical new contractualism. In his main work, A Theory of Justice, engaging with the problem of dialogue between followers of different positions, he coined the term “overlapping consensus” as a possible meeting place between different currents of thought.[2] For the American philosopher, consensus should be limited to social justice. In other words, it should establish the fair distribution of goods essential for a dignified life, such as the recognition of the rights to assistance, education, freedom of expression, and political, cultural or religious belief. The fact of individuals having different positions does not prevent them from finding agreement, as long as they reach shared conclusions, what Rawls calls “considered judgments in reflective equilibrium.”[3] To this end, it is necessary for the different parties to prescind from their own convictions, which can only find full expression in the private sphere.

This article is reserved for paid subscribers. Please subscribe to continue reading this article
Subscribe

Welcome to
La Civiltà Cattolica !
This article is reserved for paid subscribers
Please login or subscribe to continue reading this article
LOGIN
SUBSCRIBE
What is La Civiltà Cattolica?

Tags: Amartya SenBenedict XVIcontractualismErnst-Wolfgang BöckenfördefortitudeGrotiusHeinrich SchlierHobbesJeremy BenthamJohn RawlsJoseph RatzingerjusticeLouis KohlbergprudencePufendorfSpinozatemperanceTheory of Justicevirtues
Previous Post

What and Who after the Elections In Germany?

Next Post

Fraternity, a Way to Build the Future: A conference one year after Fratelli Tutti

Giovanni Cucci, SJ

Giovanni Cucci, SJ

Is a member of the College of Writers of La Civiltà Cattolica

Related Posts

‘A Divine Plot’
Biography

‘A Divine Plot’

byPope Francisand2 others
February 2, 2023
For a Theology of the Discernment of Spirits
Church Life

For a Theology of the Discernment of Spirits

byMiguel Ángel Fiorito, SJand1 others
February 1, 2023
Is a Climate Catastrophe Inevitable?
Church Thought

Is a Climate Catastrophe Inevitable?

byFernando de la Iglesia Viguiristi SJ
January 29, 2023
Jeremiah lamenting the destruction of Jerusalem. Rembrandt, 1630
Bible Studies

‘The Book of Revolutions’: The battles of priests, prophets and kings that birthed the Torah

byDavid Neuhaus, SJ
January 25, 2023
Religious Nationalism and Pope Francis’ ‘Culture of Encounter’
Church Life

Religious Nationalism and Pope Francis’ ‘Culture of Encounter’

byDavid Hollenbach, SJ
January 23, 2023
Next Post
Fraternity, a Way to Build the Future: A conference one year after Fratelli Tutti

Fraternity, a Way to Build the Future: A conference one year after Fratelli Tutti

Premium Content

Christians in Muslim Lands: An ancient, contrasting and multifaceted story

Christians in Muslim Lands: An ancient, contrasting and multifaceted story

December 14, 2017
The Elusive Hero: Narrative analysis of values in Asian films

The Elusive Hero: Narrative analysis of values in Asian films

September 10, 2021
The Global Compact for Migration

The Global Compact for Migration

September 5, 2019

Browse by Category

Subscription Offers

BEATUS POPULUS CUIUS DOMINUS DEUS EIUS

The most respected digital Catholic journal from Rome. A must-read on all the present issues alive in the Church. Discover top Church scholars interpreting the history, politics, culture, science and art in the light of the Christian faith.

Categories

  Editions
  Church Thought
  Authors
  Church 
 
  Culture
  Perspective Series
  Politics & Socitey

 

About Us

   Contact Us
   La Civiltà Cattolica  
   China Forum
   Feedback
   Terms & Conditions
   Privacy Policy
    Email : [email protected]
My IP Address : 35.172.230.154
Facebook Twitter Instagram

© Union of Catholic Asian News 2022 | All Rights Reserved.
Except for any fair dealing permitted under the Hong Kong Copyright Ordinance, no part of this publication may be reproduced by any means without prior permission.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Church Life
    • Faith
    • Mission
    • People
    • Pope Francis
    • Spirituality
  • Church Thought
    • Doctrine
    • Scripture
    • Theology
  • Culture
  • Politics
  • Editions
  • Authors
  • Donate
SUBSCRIBE

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?
Sign Up

Create New Account!

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
  • Login
  • Sign Up
Forgot Password?
Lost your password? Please enter your username or email address. You will receive a link to create a new password via email.

laciviltacattolica.com uses cookies and similar technologies to optimize the user experience,  analyze site traffic and communicate with subscribers. To read more about how we use cookies and how you can control them click on settings, or click Accept to start browsing our site.

Are you sure want to unlock this post?
Unlock left : 0
Are you sure want to cancel subscription?
LA CIVILTÀ CATTOLICA
Powered by  GDPR Cookie Compliance
Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.

Strictly Necessary Cookies

Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings.

If you disable this cookie, we will not be able to save your preferences. This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again.