Abstract
This article relates to the slogan of one of the populist political parties in Poland – “the pedagogy of shame”. It is an example of manipulation and the creation of simulacra in social life in order to justify the necessity of assuming power. On accomplishing this, the slogan becomes the primary principle in the management and rearing of a new society fed on illusions. The author points to the deeper roots of a pathologies which define corrupt power – indifference or acceptance of minor injustices, lack of civic engagement, insouciance with regard to the natural and social environments, the creation of unhealthy arrangements and relationships in small social groups and institutions, including educational – from the lowest level up to the university. In conclusion, the author indicates the necessity of supporting the development of civic society as understood by M. Gruntvig.
Highlights
This article relates to the slogan of one of the populist political parties in Poland – “the pedagogy of shame”
A hybrid political system comes into being which can be described as “demokratur” – partly democratic and partly authoritarian, using the method of fait accompli, symbolic force and a speciÀc interpretation of the law that serves obtaining material advantages strengthening their grip on power and gaining yet more beneÀts
Authoritarian regimes, afraid of sanctions by the international community, attempt to maintain the appearance of democracy by constructing the so-called “façade democracy”. This allows them to somehow function in international relations and to expect at least some degree of tolerance from more liberal democracies. Such political strategies can be found in poor underdeveloped post-colonial countries with a weak political culture, or in banana republics, but it is a total shock for western civilization when elements of demokratur appear in countries belonging to that cultural sphere and accepting its basic principles as being of the highest value
Summary
For several years we have seen a very interesting phenomenon in the social life of many countries, which is difÀcult for contemporary science to explain. The democratic institutions appear to be helpless and fall prey to the representatives of the new power, which at all costs strives to gain inÁuence over the whole of the social life, including justice. Authoritarian regimes, afraid of sanctions by the international community, attempt to maintain the appearance of democracy by constructing the so-called “façade democracy” This allows them to somehow function in international relations and to expect at least some degree of tolerance from more liberal democracies. We are more inclined to suppose that it is the result of a poor, superÀcial education, just as in the case of their electors
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