In Defence of Utopia. Józef Tischner’s Thinking about the Social Ethos
In Defence of Utopia. Józef Tischner’s Thinking about the Social Ethos
Author(s): Krzysztof T. WieczorekSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Philosophy, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Social Philosophy, Contemporary Philosophy, Government/Political systems, Social Theory, Sociology of Culture, History of Communism, Phenomenology, Canon Law / Church Law, Social Norms / Social Control, Identity of Collectives
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: Józef Tischner; utopia; social ethos; Polish political system; criticism of the socialist regime; solidarity
Summary/Abstract: An important trend in Tischner’s philosophical output was the observation of the phenomena that would occur in the current social life of Poles. The trend gained particular significance at the turn of the 1970s and the 1980s, when the processes that finally led to the systemic transformation began. During this period, Tischner made a successful attempt to reconstruct the Polish social ethos. It turned out that its integral element is the presence of utopian projects to rebuild the social order in the country. Tischner stated in his analyses that these utopias play a constructive role in the social life because they motivate people to engage in the political struggle for deep system reforms. The article presents the content of Tischner’s reconstruction of Polish utopias from the 1970s and the 1980s and the correlation between social ethics, ideological discussions, and political practice of the declining period of the Polish People’s Republic.
Journal: Philosophy and Canon Law
- Issue Year: 1/2022
- Issue No: 8
- Page Range: 1-24
- Page Count: 24
- Language: English