ON LOSS. PHILOSOPHICAL SKETCHES

The book "On Loss. Philosophical Sketches" by Zygmunt Pucko is a profound reflection on the social taboo of loss and suffering. In the face of intellectual chaos and indoctrination, this monograph stands as a counterweight, presenting a sound scientific analysis. The delicacy and poetic nature of the presentation conceal the power of silence and peace in the face of loud slogans.

• Interdisciplinary approach combining philosophy and health sciences.
• Meditative nature encouraging mindfulness and reflection.
• Didactic aid for students of humanities and health sciences.
• Analysis of phenomenology and existential philosophy.
• References to psychiatry, psychology, and sociology.
• Unique perspective on topics related to death and bereavement.
• Inspiration for medical ethics and bioethics.

Zygmunt Pucko, PhD, philosopher, works at the Department of Philosophy and Bioethics of the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Jagiellonian University CM. He is an ethicist, philosopher of medicine, and thanatologist. Author of numerous books, including "On Values in the Art of Healing" and "Understanding Loss. Magna quaestio in the Face of Bereavement." His works are characterized by interdisciplinarity and deep insight into topics related to human suffering and loss.

This book is the result of repeatedly "circling thoughts" on a given issue, concept, text, fragment of the world. It is an invitation to unhurried meditation, requiring the reader to be mindful, slow down, reflect, and self-reflect. It is a counterweight to current cultural trends that favor speed, imagery, and superficiality. The readership of this work is wide and includes all those interested in philosophical questions and existential problems related to death, bereavement, philosophy of medicine, or ecology.

This monograph is particularly recommended for students of humanities and health sciences. It can serve as a didactic aid, inspiring a deeper understanding of issues related to loss and suffering. The author, Zygmunt Pucko, is an admirer of independent thought, a lover of horses, a lover of interesting books and the beauty of nature, which is reflected in his work.

The Jagiellonian University Press presents this book in hardcover, on 240 pages, in the format 205x145 mm. The year of publication is 2021. It is a must-read for anyone seeking a sound analysis and deep reflection on the subject of loss.

In the face of the noise of today's world, the book "On Loss" is an oasis of calm and deep reflection. It is an invitation to stop and reflect on essential existential questions. It is a position that will certainly enrich every reader with new perspectives and understanding.