The rise of philosophy of Solidarity in Poland

The article presents the historical events that were crucial to the emergence of the “Solidarity” movement. Against the background of the evolution of demands made by Polish workers, the article discusses the impact of the Polish Catholic intelligentsia on these events. It also points to the sources of Biblical inspirations which, thanks to the influence of Karol Wojtyła and Józef Tischner, appeared in the formation of the ethos of solidarity. Next, it outlines the development of the moral philosophy of solidarity in the initial period of the movement’s formation and discusses the reasons for the subsequent departure from the ethos of solidarity from this perspective. The conclusion shows both the shortcomings of contemporary models of solidarity and the prospects for the development of the project of solidarity in a universal dimension.