Philosophy 4990A/B Chapter Notes -Catholic Social Teaching, Moral Evil
1 May 2013
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Work points to a widening gap between the rich and the poor divided by the north and south. Calls for a recognition of the moral dimension of interdependence along with a concept of development that is not merely economic. Reaffirms the continuity of the church social teaching as well as constant renewal. Jp22 asserts that social concern of the church is directed towards an authentic development of man and society which would respect and promote all the dimensions of the human person. Hopes for development are far from being realized gigantic effort is to be called for. The nature of evil confronts us to development of a people as a moral evil the fruits of which are structures of sin. Structures of sin: a sum total of negative factors that work against a universal common good. When interdependence among nations is separated from it"s ethical requirements, it has disasterous effects on the weak.
