PHILOSOPHERS IN THREE WORDS - PIOTR NOWAK

Discover the fascinating world of Polish philosophers of the 20th century, whose fates were intertwined with the turbulent history of the country. Piotr Nowak's book is an extraordinary journey through the life and work of outstanding thinkers who had to face the challenges of three Polands, three wars, and two totalitarianisms. Learn about their inspirations, dilemmas, and unwavering faith in the power of the human mind.

• Insightful portraits of Polish philosophers of the 20th century
• Unique perspective on their life and work
• Three keywords characterizing each of the thinkers
• A story about difficult times and their impact on philosophy
• Inspiring reading for lovers of philosophy and history
• Exceptional biographies written by an outstanding philosopher

Piotr Nowak, an outstanding philosopher and translator, presents the figures of Władysław Tatarkiewicz, Tadeusz Kroński, Leszek Kołakowski, Andrzej Walicki, Adam Schaff, Bronisław Baczko, Krzysztof Pomian, Zbigniew Kuderowicz, Stefan Amsterdamski, Jerzy Szacki, Zygmunt Bauman, Jan Garewicz, Barbara Skarga, Juliusz Domański, Ryszard Legutko, Krzysztof Michalski, Marek J. Siemek, Józef Tischner, Roman Ingarden, Henryk Elzenberger, Tadeusz Kotarbiński, Kazimierz Adjunkiewicz, Marian Przełęcki, Bogusław Wolniewicz, Józef Maria Bocheński, Alfred Tarski, Leon Chwistek, and Stanisław Ignacy Witkiewicz. Each of these figures is presented through the prism of three keywords that reflect the essence of their thought and attitude.

The author not only reconstructs the intellectual biographies of the philosophers but also shows their personal dramas and choices that shaped their work. The book is a testament to the difficult times in which they had to live and work, as well as a tribute to their unwavering faith in the power of the human mind. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand Polish philosophy of the 20th century and its impact on the present.

The whole is closed by a record of the author's conversation with Zbigniew Janowski (an American philosopher of Polish origin), devoted to the influences that two powerful ideologies of the 19th century - Marxism and liberalism - had on the intellectual and political life of contemporary nations. The book, published by the State Publishing Institute in 2022, has 512 pages and a hardcover binding. Format: 155x214 mm.