The State and the Problems of Modern Life

• Autor: Vecchio, Giorgio del
• Formato: artículo
• Fecha de Publicación: 1968
• Institución: Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
• Repositorio: Revistas - Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú
• Lenguaje: español
• OAI Identifier: oai:ojs.pkp.sfu.ca:article/12843
• Enlace del recurso: http://revistas.pucp.edu.pe/index.php/derechopucp/article/view/12843
• Nivel de acceso: acceso abierto
• Materia: State; problems; modern life; philosophy of law; sovereignty; justice; common good; revolution; church; Estado; problemas; vida moderna; filosofía del derecho; soberanía; justicia; bien común; revolución; iglesia

The definition of the state has its origin in law, which in turn is linked to man. In this context, the state is understood as the subject or unit of the legal order in which social life takes place. This article discusses the role of the state in modern society through an analysis of the problems it must face in order to survive and prevail. The challenges that a state must face are many; however, the author emphasizes that the main problems are related to the nature of the state itself. The association of citizens in different political parties and, in particular, the formation of subversive groups that threaten the law have always posed a challenge to social stability. At this point, the author emphasizes that revolution is justified only when a state has placed particular interests above the common good. Other issues may arise from the relationship between church and state, which must be based on a cooperative bond to reduce conflict, and from the pursuit of peace through the avoidance of unnecessary military conflict and other situations that threaten the common good, justice, and rights. In conclusion, the article analyzes the relationship between the state and modern society and offers an approach aimed at effectively solving social problems.