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What does it mean?
The speaker prioritizes the collective good over individual interests.
In plain terms
The common good comes before individual good.
What can you take from it?
Prioritize the collective over the individual.

Where it applies

  • policy making
  • political rhetoric
  • moral debate

Putting it to work

  • justifying control
  • building unity
  • setting priorities

Questions to consider

  • What is the common good?
  • When should individuals yield?

Another view

It ignores individual rights and autonomy.

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