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Thoughts from Rev. Robert Sirico during the coronavirus pandemic (Video 1)

by Sara Aldworth • March 30, 2020

During uncertain times, Rev. Robert Sirico, president and co-founder of the Acton Institute, offers his thoughts on human flourishing, subsidiarity, and more.
(This video was recorded and released on March 20, 2020.)

Some of Father Sirico’s recommended resources are listed below the video.

Robert Higgs, Crisis and Leviathan (Oxford University Press, 1987)

On the principle of subsidiarity

On Smith and the responsibilities of the state, including in time of emergency

On the failure of centralized supranational responses

Sara Aldworth

Posted in Civic Engagement, Covid-19, Economics, General, Healthcare, News and EventsTagged Coronavirus, robert sirico

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