Solidarity as a Moral Virtue – An Attitude and Principle of Human Life in the Thoughts of John Paul II in The Educational Perception Cover Image

Solidarność jako cnota moralna – postawą i zasadą życia ludzkiego według myśli Jana Pawła II w percepcji wychowawczej
Solidarity as a Moral Virtue – An Attitude and Principle of Human Life in the Thoughts of John Paul II in The Educational Perception

Author(s): Natalia Maria Ruman
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Education, Ethics / Practical Philosophy, Politics and society, Social development, Post-War period (1950 - 1989), Transformation Period (1990 - 2010)
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jana Kochanowskiego
Keywords: solidarity; the teaching of John Paul II; human dignity; an attitude of life in the service of good; educational duty;

Summary/Abstract: For the proper functioning of society and the peaceful coexistence of different groups of people, communities and the state is essential to the task of raising the readiness of mutual solidarity. No society, not even the slightest willingness to mutual solidarity is not able to function properly and even to life. The common objectives of the nation’s cultural heritage and tradition of building awareness of solidarity within a particular society or nation. Every so functionally conditioned consciousness of solidarity should be rooted and ultimately motivated by the universal solidarity of all men. In his teaching of Pope John Paul II has deepened the motivations of solidarity as human and Christian virtues, emphasizing the social dimension of solidarity. Drew attention to the theological understanding of solidarity, solidarity issues in developing deep background on social issues globally. It is to educate young people to participate in social and cultural life in the spirit of solidarity. Realize that the welfare of the nation depends on their moral attitude, the will to survive, the values of fidelity, which over the centuries shaped the history and culture of the community. Solidarity is a natural openness motivated by man as a social being, the other person with whom to interact is in pursuit of the common good. Hence the need for constant readiness to accept and carry out the tasks that are the result of participation of the individual in society.

  • Issue Year: 23/2014
  • Issue No: 23
  • Page Range: 73 - 93
  • Page Count: 21
  • Language: Polish