The European Experience

The essay is an introductory reflection on the process of shaping Europe, including Eastern Europe. Two sources, Athens and Jerusalem, are emphasized as an important element of the historical shaping of Europe. The author focuses on the role of the Athenian tradition in this process; and argues that...

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Published in:Eidos. A Journal for Philosophy of Culture Vol. 9; no. 1; pp. 15 - 28
Main Author: Rosińska, Zofia
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: University of Warsaw 01.01.2025
Subjects:
eastern europe
empathy
europe
european experience
reflexiveness
self-questioning
ISSN:2544-302X, 2544-302X
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Summary:The essay is an introductory reflection on the process of shaping Europe, including Eastern Europe. Two sources, Athens and Jerusalem, are emphasized as an important element of the historical shaping of Europe. The author focuses on the role of the Athenian tradition in this process; and argues that at the roots of European culture lie reflexiveness and empathy as well as an ability of self-questioning. All these features can be found already in the Ancient Greek thought.
ISSN:2544-302X
2544-302X
DOI:10.14394/eidos.jpc.2025.0002