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Człowiek i jego wolności

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Zuziak W.

Logos i Ethos

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2013

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issue 1(34)

45–64

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In this paper I present the limitations for the development of human beings that result from the understanding of the term freedom which is present in some contemporary philosophical conceptions. Projects of negative freedom developed by liberalism, naturalism and postmodernism are successively discussed and, in the final part, confronted with Christian positive freedom. It is emphasized that each discussed proposition of negative freedom leads to further “enslavement” and only the freedom that is based on identification and affirmation of one’s values and aims can lead to an authentic, free and, at the same time, responsible individual development. Furthermore, such a freedom “opens” a person for the other people and provides a better basis for creating a just social order. The aim of this paper is also to prove, that such a conception of freedom is more coherent with the spontaneous, dynamic human nature than the defeatist views of some postmodern philosophers, and also, that it explains the achievements of human culture far better than they do. However, in order to be legitimated, this conception needs reference to the transcendence. Without assuming a perspective of infinity, all our decisions would be meaningless. As human beings we a free to make a choice. Either to make decisions so that our lives and decisions will constitute a world of meaning, or, by escaping from decision making, we agree to chaos and uncertainty.

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Values as a basis for human’s education

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Zuziak W.

Logos i Ethos

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2014

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issue 2(37)

7–20

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Wartykule ukazano proces wychowania człowieka w oparciu o wartości. Dokonujące się przemiany, odczuwane jako kryzys dotychczasowego świata wartości, wymagają refleksji aksjologicznej. Wartości wcześniej uważane za ważne typu: „człowiek-osoba” i „wolność” tracą dawniejsze znaczenie. Człowiek, bez odniesienia do boskości, staje się elementem społecznej struktury, traci poczucie godności oraz możliwość realizacji. Godzi się na egzystencję w świecie wartości pozornych. Również pojęcie wolności ulega zawężeniu. Oferowane społeczeństwu substytuty wolności mają ukryć faktyczne zniewolenie. Umiejętność wyboru wartości autentycznych (sprawiedliwość, prawdomówność, wolność) może pomagać w przywróceniu poczucia godności, wspierać rozwój osobowy, przełamywać bariery międzyludzkie. To są istotne cele wychowania. By je realizować konieczna jest zmiana systemu nauczania, wspierająca krytyczne, a zarazem integralne myślenie o sobie i świecie, pomocna w odnajdywaniu dróg samorealizacji. Ten rodzaj edukacji wymaga zwiększonego wysiłku również od wychowawców.

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This article describes a process of educating based on values. Changes that are taking place, perceived as a crisis of the existing world, require an axiological consideration. The values previously considered important such as the “human-person” and “freedom” are losing their older meaning. Man, without reference to the divine, becomes part of the social structure, he loses his sense of dignity and the ability of self-realization. He consigns himself to existence in the apparent values of the world. Also, the concept of freedom becomes narrower. The modern freedoms offered as substitutes are actually a hidden slavery. The ability to select the authentic (justice, truthfulness, freedom) can help to restore a sense of dignity, promote personal development, and break down barriers between people. These are the essential objectives of education. In order for these to be ultimately realized the educational system needs to be change to one, which supports a critical, yet integral way of thinking about self and the world. One that is helpful in finding ways of self-realization. This type of education also requires the increased effort of educators.

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Responsabilità dell’università cattolica nei confronti dell’uomo e del mondo

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Zuziak W.

Polonia Sacra

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2016

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vol. 20

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issue 2(43)

141-157

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Le università sono un supporto intellettuale delle società, un importante elemento della loro continuità ed un luogo dove viene creata cultura. Questo implica loro doveri, responsabilità, e ciò è per loro fonte di autorità. Oggigiorno, comunque, le università devono affrontare nuove sfide. Una di queste è l’economizzarsi dei valori nel mondo, un fenomeno che affligge anche le università: esse cessano di interpretare il ruolo di essere luogo dove plasmare standard morali, risolvendo conflitti sociali. Peraltro, un’università la cui missione è limitata ad insegnamento e ricerca non è sufficiente. Le università cattoliche non possono funzionare come le cosiddette “università‑azienda” – si suppone che l’università lavori al servizio della prosperità della società e per adempiere alle sue funzioni storiche, scientifiche e di creazione della cultura. Le università cattoliche hanno aspirato, fin dal principio, a svolgere questi compiti, sia in ambito sociale che internazionale. Nel realizzarsi di questa missione bisogna anche tener ferma la nostra identità dando testimonianza dei valori cristiani. In questo caso, una solida cognizione del contenuto della cristianità sembra ovvia. I progressi della civilizzazione contemporanea non portano comprensione, felicità o liberazione dai desideri inappagati. La loro realizzazione passa esclusivamente dal riconoscimento di tutte le dimensioni dell’umanità e sostenendo uno sviluppo armonioso dello spirito umano.

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Universities are an intellectual support of the society, an important element of its continuity and a space where the culture is created. This implies their duties, responsibilities and this is the source of their authority. Nowadays, however, universities face new challenges. One of them is economization of the world’s values, a phenomenon which afflicts universities as well: they cease to play their role of being a place of shaping moral standards, solving social conflicts. However, a mission of university limited to teaching and conducting research is not sufficient enough. Catholic universities cannot function as so called “enterprising universities – university is supposed to work for the prosperity of society and fulfill its historical, scientific and culture‑creating functions. Catholic universities, from the very beginning, pretended to fulfill these tasks, in both social and international dimensions. While realizing this mission we must also care for keeping our own identity and bearing witness to christian values. In this case, solid cognition of the content of Christianity seems obvious. Achievements of contemporary civilization do not bring understanding, happiness or liberation from unfulfilled desires. They can be achieved only by recognizing all dimensions of humanity and by supporting harmonious development of human spirit.

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Ecological challenges to ethics

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Zuziak W.

Polonia Sacra

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2016

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vol. 20

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issue 3(44)

23-38

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This article is an attempt to shed new light on the environmental challenges of ethics related to over‑exploitation of the world by humanity. This article aims to formulate guidelines for the project of new ethics that will be able to respond to these challenges, to appreciate the intrinsic value of the world without diminishing the value of human being. The starting point of the analysis is the increase of ecological awareness, observable both among scientists and politicians as well as among citizens and the Church. In the next part of the article, contemporary ecological ethics are compared with traditional anthropocentric ethics. The paper presents the diagnosis of the reasons for the exploitation of nature resulting with ecological crisis and offers a method of overcoming the crisis. It argues in favour of anthropocentrism, but rejects its radical version. In the last part of the paper there is a proposal to create a new ethics, appropriate for us and the world, which would be an extension and refinement of Christian ethics in dialogue with contemporary secular trends.

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Artykuł jest próbą rzucenia nowego światła na ekologiczne wyzwania etyki, związane z nadmierną eksploatacją świata przez człowieka. Celem artykułu jest sformułowanie wskazówek dla skonstruowania projektu nowej etyki, która będzie w stanie odpowiedzieć na te wyzwania, docenić wartość wewnętrzną świata bez pomniejszenia wartości człowieka. Punktem wyjścia analiz jest wzrost świadomości ekologicznej, dający się zaobserwować zarówno wśród naukowców i polityków jak i wśród obywateli. Równolegle wzrastała też świadomość ekologiczna w Kościele. W kolejnej części zestawiane są współczesne etyki ekologiczne z tradycyjną, antropocentryczną etyką. Przybliżone zostają zarówno diagnozy powodów przyzwolenia na eksploatację przyrody, której konsekwencją jest kryzys ekologiczny, jak i metody wyjścia z tego kryzysu. Artykuł broni antropocentryzmu, chociaż odrzuca jego radykalną wersję. W ostatniej części artykułu pojawia się propozycja stworzenia nowej etyki, na miarę człowieka i świata, która byłaby rozwinięciem i udoskonalaniem etyki chrześcijańskiej w dialogu ze współczesnymi świeckimi nurtami.

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Refleksje wokół filozofii spotkania

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Zuziak W.

Kwartalnik Filozoficzny

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2018

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vol. 46

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issue 2

91-107

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This article is a personal attempt to comment on the philosophy of encounter of Professor Adam Węgrzecki. I point to the convergence of his views and his attitude to life. Through the prism of this convergence, I interpret both the methods used by the Professor to create his own philosophical conception, and the conclusions which he formulates. From this perspective, I also discuss some selected axiological aspects of his philosophy of encounter. The aim of this article is to familiarize wider audiences with this important phenomenological concept and to encourage more independent study of his approach.

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Condenados a la solidaridad. Pensamiento moral de Józef Tischner

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Zuziak W.

Logos i Ethos

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2016

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issue 1(41)

57–72

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Refleksje wokół filozofii spotkania

Condenados a la solidaridad. Pensamiento moral de Józef Tischner