Published: 2017-10-18

Patriotism according to Jacek Woroniecki: Suggestions for modern pedagogy

Maria Boużyk
Pedagogical Forum
Section: Articles and essays
https://doi.org/10.21697/fp.2017.2.14

Abstract

The article deals with the issue of patriotism as a part of the system of values. The analysis is based on the philosophy of Jacek Woroniecki (1878-1949) and argues that his ideas can still be a good point of reference for educators in their search for the theoretical foundations of education for patriotism. The discovery of the essence of patriotism can be especially useful in diagnosing the sense of educational activities for patriotism confronted with the ideas of globalisation and the process of European integration. Woroniecki defined patriotism as a moral skill belonging to one of the four cardinal virtues, i.e. justice. He highlighted its strong emotional components and also emphasized that, like any virtue, patriotism is built on the inner freedom of man, and, at the same time, protects this freedom. The ability to manifest patriotism indicates personal maturity: while discovering culture, which binds social relations, man becomes ready to serve his country. The article consists of two parts. Part 1 presents the problem of the importance of education of patriotic feelings; Part 2 shows the love of the motherland as a moral virtue.

Keywords:

patriotism, patriotic feelings, homeland, virtue, morality

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Boużyk, M. (2017). Patriotism according to Jacek Woroniecki: Suggestions for modern pedagogy. Pedagogical Forum, 7(2), 197–208. https://doi.org/10.21697/fp.2017.2.14

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