Why are brainlets so enamored with the concept of "common

>>2796935
They haven't read Saint Max.

society exists

>>2796935
The human mind evolved in such a way that pleasing others pleases yourself.

>>2796935
How else can society as a whole justify the existence of the state and the power it has. Without this fundamental belief all that remains in blind belief and raw power which inevitably take worse paths for the people who live in such societies. If a society isn't aiming for the common good then leadership of said societies become violent competitions to take ice the top spot and the ability to extract resources from society.

>>2796935
Because the bottom 90% of humanity is much better off in a society that focuses on the common good versus one that embraces ruthless social darwinism.

I suppose it falls on point of perspective, if you value human life then you would wish to ensure that at the basest of measures undue suffering won't befall your fellows in need.

>>2797010
It's more than that really only the people with access to violent means of perssion would be better off.

What exactly do you mean by "common good"?

>>2797031

he's posturing against egalitarian sentimentalism