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In these pages the thought of Giuseppe Capograssi is analyzed in the light of the peace-war binomial following the ‘catastrophe’ of the Second World War. Once outlined the close relationship between State and war in the legal experience of the Twentieth century, the essay focuses on the Catholic roots and legal pluralism that characterize the thought of Capograssi.

Due to the current economic public condition, fundamental social rights are today condemned to be marginalized under the false accusation of implying unrealistic costs. In particular, rather than considering abstract concepts, such as equality, fraternity or solidarity, the Author reflects on the crisis of the welfare State in ‘specific areas’ of interest, such as family, work, health and participation that are the pillars of fundamental social rights. These rights are deeply explored to identify the measures that need to be taken in order to ensure their effective application.