The article explores the idea of finding a defensible good within liberalism. It discusses the challenges faced by liberalism in defending its values and institutions. The researchers examine the relationship between identity and difference in liberalism and question whether liberalism is sufficient in promoting the common good. They also delve into the conflicts between Catholicism and liberalism, and how to achieve political consensus. The study highlights how liberal theory sometimes overlooks the positive aspects of liberal practices, drawing on Aristotleian social democracy.