I – The Common Good is the principle that what benefits the many takes precedence over what benefits only the few or the one.

II – Those Who Muse affirm that the Common Good is a primary orientation through which actions, beliefs, and principles are evaluated.

III – The well‑being of the individual is necessarily included within the Common Good, as the Common Good benefits all.

IV – Actions that prevent pain, suffering, hardship, or horror serve the Common Good.

V – Actions that protect basic rights, freedoms, dignity, and worth serve the Common Good.

VI – Actions that strengthen long‑term stability, resilience, thrift, and responsible stewardship serve the Common Good.

VII – Actions that enhance quality in life, work, and community, and that recognize genuine merit and contribution, serve the Common Good.

VIII – Actions that create meaning, shared purpose, and cooperation serve the Common Good.

IX – Commitment to the Common Good is a mechanism through which conscious beings persist, flourish, and advance.