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Jan Patočka and Charta 77 as a philosophical problem
Jan Patočka and Charta 77 as a philosophical problem

Author(s): Dariusz Bęben
Subject(s): Political Philosophy, Social Philosophy, Special Branches of Philosophy
Published by: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Śląskiego
Keywords: Patočka; Charta 77; Charter 77; living in truth; dissident

Summary/Abstract: Patočka’s philosophical work is very extensive; therefore, it is necessary to pay special attention to each area of his interest. It seems that the most important thing in his philosophical heritage is his effort to bridge political and philosophical thought. The aim of this article is to describe the influence of the philosophy of Jan Patočka on the Charter 77 programme. His role was revealed mainly in providing Charter 77 with the moral and existential context.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 37 ENG
  • Page Range: 111-121
  • Page Count: 11
  • Language: English