Popularyzacja nauki polskiej w Europie w drugiej połowie XIX wieku jako forma walki o niepodległość i tożsamość kulturową – przypadek Artura Wołyńskiego (1843–1893)

• Authors: Jan Piskurewicz

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POPULARIZING POLISH SCIENCE IN EUROPE IN THE SECOND HALF OF THE 19TH CENTURY AS A FORM OF THE STRUGGLE FOR INDEPENDENCE AND CULTURAL IDENTITY – A CASE OF ARTUR WOŁYŃSKI (1844–1893)

• Languages of publication: PL

Abstracts

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In the second half of the 19th century Polish science was a significant part of national cultural heritage, which had to be guarded, kept in hiding for better days and showed to other European nations as an important evidence of the Polish and favouring independence aspirations. The mentioned inheritance was also a crucial element of national identity – especially for Polish emigrants' circles that had to leave Polish territories after November and January Uprisings. Artur Wołyński (1844–1893) was, undoubtedly, one of the most interesting personages of Polish émigrés after January Uprising. He belonged to these circles of Polish émigrés, who were able to reconcile their patriotic aspirations with realities and interest of the countries that entertained them. As far as Wołyński is concerned, it found its expression in the efforts that were made in order to assimilate two nations – Polish and Italian people – appealing to the common history and familiar cultural traditions. An important element of integrating all the above-discussed actions was his scientific activity tending to popularize Polish science and culture in Italy.

Keywords

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HISTORY OF SCIENCE; POLISH SCIENCE; CULTURAL IDENTITY; 19TH CENTURY

• Publisher: Kasa im. Józefa Mianowskiego - Fundacja Popierania Nauki
• Journal: Nauka Polska. Jej Potrzeby, Organizacja i Rozwój
• Year: 2010
• Volume: 19
• Pages: 281-295

Contributors

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Jan Piskurewicz

• Instytut Historii Nauki PAN, Nowy Świat 72 00-330 Warszawa