Question 402

What is the relationship between the person and society?

Answer

The human person is and ought to be the principle, the subject and the end of all social institutions. Certain societies, such as the family and the civic community, are necessary for the human person. Also helpful are other associations on the national and international levels with due respect for the principle of subsidiarity.

Condenses CCC ¶¶ 1881-1882 1892-1893