Published: 2016-11-19

Two models of relation : masculinity – paternity from the personalistic pedagogy point of view

Witold Starnawski
Pedagogical Forum
Section: Articles and essays
https://doi.org/10.21697/fp.2016.2.39

Abstract

The relation masculinity – paternity is considered according to the John Paul II’ theology of the body. The first problem in that question is relation: nature (quiddity) – person. The author claims that „person has nature” (R. Spaemann) and always it is a male/female nature.  Body nad sex, the impotrant elements of human being ought to be an expression of the person (John Paul II). Relation  masculinity – paternity can be considered in two models. The first one is natural – masculinity is a foundation of paternity; it can be described by such concepts as force, firmness, bravery, risk. The second one is spiritual – paternity is foundation, the important category is „spiritual birth”. It can be described by the terms: power, authority, responsibility, care. Both categories are important in upbringing: masculinity points to realistic, concrete elements in action, paternity – unveils social, cultural and personal aspects of the attitude.

Keywords:

masculinity, paternity, John Paul II, theology of the body, sex, gender

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Starnawski, W. (2016). Two models of relation : masculinity – paternity from the personalistic pedagogy point of view. Pedagogical Forum, 6(2/2), 217–232. https://doi.org/10.21697/fp.2016.2.39

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