| ID | 121056 |
| Title Proper | Reestablishing the commons for the common good |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Gardner, Howard |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | For individuals living in a small community, the notion of "common good" seems almost natural; it can be thought of simply as neighborly morality. However, in a complex modern society, it is far more challenging for individuals to define and agree upon what is the common good. Nonetheless, two contemporary roles would benefit from embracing a broader sense of the good: 1) membership in a profession; and 2) membership in a polity. Drawing on findings from the GoodWork Project, I describe how the common good can become a guiding value in the professional and civic realms; discuss threats to such guiding values; and suggest some ways to promote the common good in contemporary American society. |
| `In' analytical Note | Daedalus Vol. 142, No.2; Spring 2013: p.199-208 |
| Journal Source | Daedalus Vol. 142, No.2; Spring 2013: p.199-208 |
| Key Words | Small Community ; Common Good ; Complex Modern Society ; Civic Realms ; American Society ; United States |