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Aksjologia biskupa Tadeusza Płoskiego
Axiology of Bishop Tadeusz Płoski

Author(s): Ryszard Adam Podgórski
Subject(s): Philosophy, Ethics / Practical Philosophy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Warmińsko-Mazurskiego w Olsztynie
Keywords: axiology; truth; transcendence; existence

Summary/Abstract: Axiology builds a world of progressive human spirit, in which truth, goodness, beauty, love and respect for another man are expressed. These values were described by Bishop Płoski, who saw in them as an opportunity for balancing and fulfilling goodness in contemporary world. The essence which arises out of virtues is an interpretation of the fulfilment of the human spirit and the active participation of man in God's life. A man imbued with truth, goodness and love always goes beyond himself, overcoming his narrow limits. A spiritually uplifted man goes beyond himself through the world of axiology to live “above” his own level, in the space of God Himself. An internal dialogue of the man with God is reflected in the external reality of man. External manifestations are dramatic because it is the fight of good against evil. However, Bishop Płoski does not tell a man to fight evil, but to build the space of goodness in oneself so that goodness can expand the space for fulfilling goodness, thereby reducing and counteracting the impact of the space of evil. Thereby, a man manifests his respect for another man, respects him, but fights not against the man, but against the evil that he builds. Life with God is life in God, which arises from the spiritual life of man.

  • Issue Year: 51/2014
  • Issue No: 51
  • Page Range: 27-41
  • Page Count: 15
  • Language: English, Polish, German