Some remarks on the philosopher’s mission
Some remarks on the philosopher’s mission

Summary/Abstract: This article is an attempt to defend philosophy as a valuable theoretical reflection on the ul-timate questions about the meaning of existence (especially human existence). In accordance with Leszek Kołakowski’s postulate, a philosopher could be modeled on a circus clown who observes the world from a distance and is capable of critiquing myths prevalent in the culture they grew up in. Although a clown does not provide final answers to ancient metaphysical questions, they make people reflect critically on their own beliefs. From this standpoint, phi-losophy is an integral element of every culture which does not wish to become ossified and stagnant due to its dogmatism.

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