The National Character of Poles During The second world war

  • Stanisław Wójcik Catholic University of Lublin
Keywords: nation; national character; stereotypes; myth; national symbols; national traits and values

Abstract

The national character is not so much a permanent structure, as rather a task, dynamism, or process. One should bear in mind that it is grounded on the ethical-moral foundation and other anthropological values, also religious. The proper national character must carry out positive moral and existential values, therefore that character is not only something automatic, as it were passible, but is also shaped by people and centres better prepared, aware of that, more sensitive, that is there must a process of shaping positive traits of national character. Here a great role was played by underground journalism. It was also extremely effective, owing to the dramatic situation of the society.

Published
2020-05-11
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Articles