Consumerism as a Mental Error
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https://doi.org/10.15633/lie.2342Keywords:
consumerism, world of consumption, moderationAbstract
Consumerism is an irrelevant relation towards objects and an inappropriate way of using them. For John Paul II it is an example of a mental error. A human being is and always will be a consumer – consumption is inscribed in the substance of being a men. The main concern is a relevant relation toward objects and giving an appropriate measure to the meaning of surrounding objects. One falls into consumerism when he submits his life to material goods and they begin to give meaning to his life. The order considered by John Paul II to be appropriate is reversed – instead of a men controlling objects, they are starting to prevail over him and give orientation to his life. Counteract can only practicing a virtue of moderation and wisdom.
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