The Person and the Common Good
1947 book by Jacques Maritain
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The Person and the Common Good (French: La personne et le bien commun) is a 1947 book about social philosophy by the French philosopher and theologian Jacques Maritain.
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| Author | Jacques Maritain |
|---|---|
| Original title | La personne et le bien commun |
| Translator | John J. Fitzgerald |
| Language | French |
| Subject | Social philosophy |
| Published | 1947 |
| Publication place | France |
| Media type | |
| ISBN | 978-0268002046 |
Summary
In The Person and the Common Good, Maritain discusses "the distinction between individuality and personality." He explores the definition of a man as a physical, singular person, and, conversely, as a contributor to the common good within his society.[1] To aid his explanation, he follows and dissects the philosophies of St. Thomas (Thomism), who's theories on personalism highlight the metaphysical difference between individuality and personality.[2]
Reception
According to the philosopher John Haldane, The Person and the Common Good is Maritain's major contribution to social philosophy.[3]