BETWEEN RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY - COLLECTIVE WORK

The book "Between Respect and Responsibility" is a collection of texts that are the result of the II National Scientific Conference from the series "Man in relation to...", whose theme was Authority. The conference was held online due to the COVID-19 pandemic in May 2020. This interdisciplinary publication presents various perspectives on the subject of authority, from theological and philosophical to social, pedagogical, family and literary.

• Interdisciplinary approach to the subject of authority.
• Various perspectives: theological, philosophical, social, pedagogical, family, literary.
• Insightful analyses by doctoral students from various universities.
• Current view on authority in the context of contemporary challenges.
• Source of inspiration for teachers, educators, parents and all those interested in the issue of authority.

The Pontifical University of John Paul II in Krakow, the publisher of this publication, is a renowned academic institution that has been educating future leaders and intellectuals for years. This publication is a valuable source of knowledge for all those interested in the issue of authority in today's world.

This book touches on extremely important issues related to authority, which plays a key role in every human's life. Authority is a point of reference, a model, sets standards and acts as a master, leading others to excellence in various dimensions. We need authorities in all fields, because we learn mainly by imitation, not only in childhood, but also in later years of our lives.

This publication is especially recommended for people involved in education, sociology, psychology and for anyone who wants to understand the role of authority in shaping society. Here you will find inspiring reflections on how to build authority based on respect and responsibility, and how to avoid the pitfalls associated with the abuse of power. This is a must-read for anyone who wants to consciously shape their relationships with other people.