Working toward the good of the community without the expense of others.

 Members of the same community  Reflecting on broad questions  What kind of society do we want to be?  How do we achieve that?

 Connection between political community and citizens  “it is the possession and use of practical knowledge that makes it possible to live a good life”

 Had a profound impact on political theory  The Academy  Best political order lead to harmony in society  European universities

 Good = preservation of the faculties of several

 Everyone has an equal advantage

 Respect for a persons  Social Welfare  Peace and security

 Ideas are inconsistent with our society  Different people have different ideas  Minorities

 Benefits are available to everyone  Some refuse to do their part

 Individual freedom  Personal rights  Doing your own thing

 Benefit to our nation?  Benefit to big companies?  Benefit to tax payers?

 Vaccination = decreased fatal disease  Individual beliefs  My child, my right  My body, my right

 American safety  Individual vendetta  Beneficial for the criminals?

 In your own words, describe the Common Good Approach.  What “hiccups” in American society can hinder this idea?  Give an example of an ethical dilemma that can put the Common Good Approach in to action.