The Tischner Institute Journal of Philosophy
Nr 1 (2007)
Solidarity
 
EDITORIAL
 
We have the pleasure of putting in the reader`s hands the first annual issue of Thinking in values, which is dedicated to the topic of solidarity. Why solidarity? Not only is it one of the most mportant concepts of Tischner`s philosophy, but it is also one of the most important events in the recent history of Poland and Europe. More importantly, solidarity is an idea which continually enriches our thinking about the modern world.

When Tischner began his studies of the idea of solidarity he was convinced that it can be saturated with a concrete content by the experience of August `80 in Poland. He believed that thanks to analyzing this experience he would reach the ethical, social and religious dimensions of solidarity. In the section "Tischner on Solidarity"you will find a selection of texts that show Tischner`s engagements with the phenomenon of solidarity in the 80`s. We also recommend the text "Solidarity Years Later", written from the perspective of the 90`s.

In this idea userful to clarify and understand what community means, and are we ready to embrace this idea? The section "On Solidarity: Articles, Commentaries, Polemics" features articles that came into being in recent years. They take up Tischner`s analyses and the experience of August `80, however, above all, they demonstrate that solidarity is a relevant social, moral, and ethical idea.

This year we recommend Professor Karol Tarnowski`s book To hear the Invisible, which is a complete and especially profound study of the problem of faith. We also encourage you to take a look at the first article in our journal, from the section "Tischner`s Focus". This year we have prepared for you a systematic introduction to Tischner`s philosophy.
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS


I. TISCHNER`S FOCUS

Philosophical Anthropology as the Main Thread of Tischner`s Work ALEKSANDER BOBKO


II. TISCHNER ON SOLIDARITY
 
Perspectives of the New Ethos of Work JÓZEF TISCHNER

The Ethics of Solidarity JÓZEF TISCHNER

The Ethics of Solidarity Years Later by JÓZEF TISCHNER


III. ON SOLIDARITY: ARTICLES, COMMENTARIES, POLEMICS
 
Several Reflections on the Theme of Solidarity CHARLES TAYLOR
 
Solidarity and Barbarity  CHANTAL MILLON-DELSOL

On Solidarity Somewhat Theologically JACEK SALIJ

Solidarity Without Solidarity DOBROSŁAW KOT
 
The Solidarity Community: A Phenomenological Analysis ADAM WORKOWSKI

August 1980 in Light of the Republican Tradition DARIUSZ GAWIN

"Solidarity" as Church DARIUSZ KARŁOWICZ

Solidarity Means a Bond ZBIGNIEW STAWROWSKI


IV. TISCHNER INSTITUTE RECOMMENDS
 
Fundamental Faith KAROL TARNOWSKI