Homo faber
Working man
Author(s): Jolanta NiewińskaSubject(s): Christian Theology and Religion, Social Philosophy, Philosophy of Mind, Philosophy of Religion, Sociology of Religion
Published by: Wydawnictwo Naukowe Uniwersytetu Papieskiego Jana Pawła II w Krakowie
Keywords: work; unemployment; homo faber;
Summary/Abstract: Work as an inherent human right. The problem of unemployment in Poland and a destructive influence of lack of work on people. Constitutional protection of human dignity and access to employment and decent earnings. Work and a sense of fulfillment, happiness; work as a vocation; a Christian testimony at work and through work. “Work for man and not man for work” – consequences of breaching this rule. Job market in Poland – opportunities and risks. Value of work in human life – wisdom of generations expressed in proverbs and aphorisms. What does the present homo faber become through work or its lack?
Journal: Studia Socialia Cracoviensia
- Issue Year: 5/2013
- Issue No: 1 (8)
- Page Range: 79-85
- Page Count: 7
- Language: Polish