Izydora Dąmbska’s ethics and the culture of narcissistic individualism

Abstract

The first section of the article presents axiological ethics as seen by Izydora Dąmbska. In the second section, the interpretation of Dąmbska’s moral actions and her approach to life is presented from the perspective of axiological ethics. In the third part, the specifics of the culture of narcissistic individualism are discussed as an environment that hinders the experience and understanding of emotional states that allow for the recognition of values. The last section focuses on the author’s interpretation of Dąmbska’s ethics. According to this view, feelings experienced and thought through in silence form the basis for learning values. This can inspire pedagogical efforts to effectively train the moral competence of people living in the culture of narcissistic individualism.