KITSCH AS THE THREAT IN SHAPING ONE’S OWN LIFE AND IN ACHIEVING IMPORTANT LIFE GOALS Cover Image

KICZ JAKO ZAGROŻENIE W KSZTAŁTOWANIU WŁASNEGO ŻYCIA I W REALIZACJI ŻYCIOWYCH CELÓW
KITSCH AS THE THREAT IN SHAPING ONE’S OWN LIFE AND IN ACHIEVING IMPORTANT LIFE GOALS

Author(s): Elżbieta Jaszczurowska, Mirosław Laszczak
Subject(s): Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, Sociology of Art, Pedagogy
Published by: Wyższa Szkoła Ekonomiczno-Humanistyczna
Keywords: kitsch; science; art; human life; life goals; values; decisions;

Summary/Abstract: The desire to be able to live more comfortably, much easier and in pleasant way makes kitsch easily permeate into life. Kitsh start shaping choices and is responsible for people’s thinking about themselves and their future. It would not be so dangerous if they would exist unchallenged patterns and valid norms that men could be referred to them if necessary. Even in the last century, unchanging values one could find in the school, family life, science or art. However, much has changed in the twentyfirst century. The rank and impartiality of science were questioned. Art – attracted by chance of easy popularity, was seduced by kitsch. Unattractive school pedagogy together with a family are in a constant crisis. It make kitsch easier to find comfortable nestle in young heads. The consequences do not let you wait. There appears to be lowering the requirements, resignation from the effort of development. It start to be interesting to settle for a smaller and what is undemanding. When we thinking about the future, we choose life strategies „lined” with the kitsch and perpetuating shoddy templates of achieving life goals.

  • Issue Year: 2022
  • Issue No: 15
  • Page Range: 65-85
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Polish