Ethics Community and the Common Good Concept
each person. Serving God means serving the common good and vice-versa. Some social, political, and economic organizations are more overtly dedicated to the common good than others. The individuals that work with these organizations always do have the power to change themselves and the tenor of the organizations they work with, to bring about desirable social and political changes. Individual and collective benefits stem from working towards the common good. It is possible to strive towards personal goals while still achieving the long-term benefits of collective civil action. A person who aligns his or her personal desires with the needs of the common good receives… Continue Reading...