Walka o godność i człowieczeństwo w czasach terroru politycznego powojennej Polski. Psychologiczna analiza na przykładzie życiorysu Tadeusza Gościmierza Gerasa
The Struggle for Dignity and Humanity in the Times of Political Terror in Post-War Poland: A Psychological Analysis Based on the Biography of Tadeusz Gościmierz Geras

Summary/Abstract: This article examines two aspects of the life of Professor Tadeusz Gościmierz Geras. Firstly, the impact of political imprisonment under totalitarianism on the psychological analysis of the mental state of people in such a position. Secondly, the importance of the sociopolitical context and its developmental significance in the formation of political attitudes. In terms of the research material, the article is based on Professor Geras’ biography and the documentation collected during the legal proceedings against him, including letters and personal conversations. That research material was then juxtaposed against the scientific achievements of the Professor and other authors. It seems appropriate to stress that research of human beings in extreme or challenging circumstances remains an area of inquiry in which we lack comprehensive understanding for their functioning. Consequently, the aim of our paper was to illustrate the significance of investigating the developmental trajectory of an individual engaged in various social interactions, with a view to explain the underlying mechanisms of human behaviour.

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