Social Justice and the Catholic Perspective

These flashcards cover key concepts introduced in the lecture regarding social justice issues, the Catholic perspective, and influential documents in Catholic teaching.

Rerum Novarum

An encyclical written by Pope Leo XIII in 1891 addressing the rights of workers and the dignity of labor.

Human Dignity

The inherent worth of all individuals, emphasized in Catholic social teaching, particularly in relation to labor and workers' rights.

Catholic Social Teaching (CST)

The body of doctrine developed by the Catholic Church addressing social, economic, and political issues based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Transcendence

The idea that there is something greater than the physical reality, central to the Catholic perspective and understanding of human life.

Critique of Modernity

A viewpoint expressed in Rerum Novarum, critiquing the focus on economic relations in society and advocating for a more holistic understanding of human dignity.

Common Good

The sum of conditions allowing social groups and individuals access to fulfillment and development, emphasized in social ethics.

Pragmatic Solidarity

A call to live practically in solidarity with marginalized individuals, shifting from mere compassion to active participation in their struggles.

Foundational Theology

The study of the nature and essence of God, forming the basis of Catholic doctrine.

Moral Theology

The study of human conduct as it relates to divine law, ethics, and the principles guiding moral decision-making.

Laudato Si

An encyclical by Pope Francis that addresses environmental issues and integrates them with social justice concerns.