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Questions on the outline of the historical background to CST, i.e. 2.1:
- To what extent were you already familiar with what is in that outline?
- From other knowledge of modern history you have, how would you add to that outline in ways that have some relevance to CST?
- To what extent have you achieved the first ‘learning outcome for Unit 2 (given in 2.1.1):
By the end of this unit, you will be able
- to outline the meanings of ‘industrial capitalism’ and ‘socialism’ and, in relation to them, the position articulated by Pope Leo XIII in Rerum Novarum in 1891.
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Questions on principles of CST you have studied so far (2.2.1-2.2.5; see 2.2 contents):
- Do you find you agree with the principle of ‘the priority of labour over capital’?
- In relation to workplaces you know about, to what extent (a) is that principle respected, or (b) does it present a challenge?
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- Discuss what recognition of human dignity should mean for the following different contexts of human work:
– private companies
– public services
– charitable work
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