THE POLITICAL MYTH IN THE THOUGHT OF SOREL, CASSIRER AND BARTHES

In the fascinating world of political science, where ideas intertwine with reality and theories shape our perception of power, the question arises about the role of myth. Is a myth merely a collection of irrational beliefs, or a powerful tool that drives political and social actions? This book invites you to a deep analysis of the theories of political myth, presented by prominent thinkers: Georges Sorel, Ernst Cassirer and Roland Barthes.

• In-depth analysis of the theories of political myth
• Comparison of the thoughts of Sorel, Cassirer and Barthes
• Indication of the role of irrational factors in politics
• Prediction of populist threats
• Understanding the processes of power selection in mass democracy
• Analysis of social emotions in the legitimation of power
• Hardcover edition ensuring durability

Georges Sorel, often considered the creator of the discourse on political myth, saw myth as an irrational and emotional image that is the decisive driving force for political action, especially in revolutions and social movements. In contrast to ideology, myth is not a rational construct, but an emotional call to action that unites people around a common goal. His theories provide the foundation for understanding how emotions and symbols influence political decisions and actions.

Mateusz Nieć, the author of this publication, finds many common elements in the theories of political myth presented by Sorel, Cassirer and Barthes, and then makes a detailed comparison of them. He emphasizes that all these theorists point to the unprecedented impact of irrational factors in shaping the processes of power selection in the modern state. In their opinion, the legitimation of power in political regimes is not based on a rational election program, but on social emotions that are symbolized, among other things, in political myths.

The analyzed thinkers prophetically pointed to the problem of contemporary politics related to the shaping of the processes of power election in mass democracy and predicted, among other things, new types of populist threats that we are currently witnessing. Their works are a valuable source of knowledge for all those who want to understand the mechanisms governing the modern world of politics and society. This book is a must-read for students of political science, sociology, philosophy and all those interested in the contemporary challenges of democracy.

The Scientific Publishing House of the Ignatianum University, known for publishing high-quality scientific works, gives readers a book that will certainly contribute to deepening knowledge about political myth and its impact on the modern world. The hardcover ensures the durability of the edition, and the careful editorial work guarantees a high substantive and linguistic level.