(n.): A truth that corresponds to reality. It exists independent and regardless of one’s own thoughts, feelings, preferences, or even knowledge of it.
Goods of Utility
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(n.):
Goods that lead us toward some other purpose we wish to attain.
Honest Goods
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(n.):
Goods that deserve our love for their own sake and not for the sake of anything else.
Tyranny
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(n.): The
rule of an oppressive government or ruler who exercises abolute power over the people.
Private Good
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(n.): Any good that belongs to an individual by right.
Public Good
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(n.):
Something that a commonwealth shares responsibility for, such as roads or a park. Public goods are always goods of utlity.
A Common Good
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(n.): An end to which authorities should direct society’s members,
like justice, peace, and truth. (Distinct from the common good.)
Prudence
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(n.): A cardinal virtue that helps us discern what is good and then choose the correct means to accomplish it. It is the “charioteer of the virtues,” right reason in action.
Pastoral Letter
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(n.): An official letter from a bishop to the clergy and/or laity of his diocese.