To Be Oneself in order to Go beyond Oneself: Reflections on the Issue of Self-transcendence, as worked out by Tadeusz Styczeń and Karol Wojtyła– John Paul II Cover Image
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To Be Oneself in order to Go beyond Oneself: Reflections on the Issue of Self-transcendence, as worked out by Tadeusz Styczeń and Karol Wojtyła– John Paul II

Author(s): Stanisław Suwiński
Subject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Existentialism, Psychology of Self
Published by: Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II - Instytut Jana Pawła II, Wydział Filozofii
Keywords: spirituality; being oneself; affirmation; self-transcendence;

Summary/Abstract: Based on the thought of, among others, Tadeusz Styczeń and Karol Wojtyła, the author addresses the topics of being oneself and going beyond oneself. After discussing the idea of Christian spirituality as a foundation for the understanding of the essence of humanity, the author considers the notion of being oneself in relation to others. The author claims that engaging in an effort to be himself or herself is necessary for the human being to develop the attitude of openness and solidarity with others. Every human being, existing at a particular time in history, faces the task of achieving spiritual maturity. The author believes that it is important to present the truth about human nature to contemporary man and thus help him develop, on the basis of this truth, the capacity for self-transcendence.

  • Issue Year: 33/2020
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 352-364
  • Page Count: 13
  • Language: Polish