Cooperation
I – Each individual possesses unique capabilities and limitations.
II – No individual can meet all physical, cognitive, or practical demands alone.
III – As societies develop, their structures and functions become increasingly complex.
IV – Increasing complexity requires knowledge, skills, and effort that exceed the capacity of any single individual.
V – The maintenance and advancement of society therefore depend on the combined contributions of many individuals.
VI – When individuals fail to coordinate their contributions, the functioning and progress of society are hindered.
VII – When individuals do coordinate their contributions they serve both the Common Good and the individual.